Thai Green Curry Shrimp
Infuse your dinner table with the vibrant flavors of Thailand by preparing this aromatic Thai Green Curry Shrimp recipe. Tender, juicy shrimp are simmered in a lush coconut milk-based green curry sauce, bursting with the bold essence of green curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh Thai basil. Complemented by colorful vegetables like red bell peppers, eggplant, or zucchini, this dish strikes the perfect balance of creamy, savory, and subtly sweet, thanks to a touch of fish sauce and brown sugar. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's an easy weeknight meal that delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice with a fresh squeeze of lime for a truly authentic and satisfying Thai experience. Perfect for seafood lovers and fans of spicy, fragrant curries!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp Green curry paste
- 1 can Coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil or coconut oil
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 1 tsp Brown sugar
- 3 leaves Kaffir lime leaves (optional)
- 1 cup Eggplant or zucchini (sliced into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small bunch Thai basil leaves (fresh)
- 0.5 cup Chicken or vegetable stock
- 4 servings Jasmine rice (cooked, for serving)
- 1 Fresh lime (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the green curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk and stir until the curry paste is fully incorporated.
Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, and kaffir lime leaves (if using). Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the sliced eggplant or zucchini and red bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Stir in the Thai basil leaves and let simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more fish sauce or sugar, if needed.
Serve the green curry shrimp hot over jasmine rice, garnished with a squeeze of fresh lime.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2677 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.2 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.5 g | 453% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 886 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 4786 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.8 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.0 g | ||
| Protein | 148.6 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 830 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 29.4 mg | 163% | |
| Potassium | 4101 mg | 87% | |
*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.
