Lemongrass Seafood Curry
Dive into the vibrant flavors of this Lemongrass Seafood Curry, a luxurious blend of juicy shrimp, tender scallops, and creamy coconut milk infused with aromatic lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and red curry paste. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 35 minutes, delivers a harmonious balance of spicy, tangy, and sweet notes with additions like fish sauce, fresh lime juice, and a touch of brown sugar. Serve this rich, fragrant curry over fluffy jasmine rice, and garnish with bright cilantro for a stunning weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to wow guests. Perfectly suited for lovers of Thai-inspired seafood dishes, this recipe will transport your taste buds to exotic shores.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 250 grams Scallops
- 400 ml Coconut milk
- 2 Lemongrass stalks (bruised and cut into 3-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons Red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated)
- 4 Kaffir lime leaves
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 servings Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute to release its aroma.
Add the coconut milk, bruised lemongrass stalks, and kaffir lime leaves to the pan. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Stir to balance the flavors.
Add the shrimp and scallops to the simmering curry. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the seafood is just cooked through.
Gently stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Remove the lemongrass stalks and kaffir lime leaves from the curry before serving.
Serve the lemongrass seafood curry hot over a bed of cooked jasmine rice.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, and enjoy your flavorful meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.3 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 141 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1145 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 817 mg | 17% | |
*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.
