Easy Curried Shrimp
Transform your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and effortless Easy Curried Shrimp recipe! Featuring juicy, tender shrimp simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with aromatic curry powder, cumin, and paprika, this dish is a perfect balance of bold and comforting flavors. The addition of garlic, fresh ginger, and diced tomatoes enhances the vibrant, spiced medley, while a splash of lemon juice brightens every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or warm naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an optional burst of color and freshness. Ideal for busy evenings, this one-pan wonder is your new go-to for a fast, delicious take on homemade Indian-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 servings steamed rice or naan bread (for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Add the curry powder, ground cumin, and paprika. Stir to coat the onions and toast the spices for 30 seconds.
Pour in the coconut milk and diced tomatoes. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and add the salt and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Add the shrimp to the skillet. Stir to coat them in the sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
Serve immediately over steamed rice or with warm naan bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1726 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.1 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 6095 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.7 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.7 g | ||
| Protein | 130.7 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 547 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2411 mg | 51% | |
*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.
