Curried Shrimp with Peas
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this aromatic and flavorful Curried Shrimp with Peas recipe, a delightful fusion of spices and creamy coconut milk that tastes like a restaurant-quality dish made right at home. Succulent shrimp are simmered in a luscious curry sauce brimming with the warming flavors of curry powder, turmeric, ginger, and garlic, while sweet frozen peas add a pop of freshness and color. This one-pan meal takes just 30 minutes to whip up, making it perfect for busy evenings without compromising on taste. Serve it over fluffy cooked rice, garnish with fresh cilantro, and add a squeeze of lime for a zesty finish that will tantalize your taste buds. Packed with protein and bursting with bold flavors, this dish is a must-try for any curry lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 medium Yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 teaspoons Curry powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional for garnish)
- 1 whole Fresh lime (cut into wedges, for serving)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 cups Cooked rice (for serving)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle in the curry powder, turmeric, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to coat the onion mixture in the spices.
Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Stir to coat the shrimp in the curry sauce.
Simmer the shrimp for about 5-6 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
Add the frozen peas to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Pair with cooked rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.6 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 813 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.9 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 587 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
