Description
Indulge in a flavorful and aromatic Shrimp Curry that’s easy to make and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This Indian-inspired dish is rich, creamy, and packed with spices that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons oil (coconut or vegetable)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
Spices:
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 medium tomato (diced)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic, ginger, and cook until fragrant.
- Add Spices: Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until aromatic.
- Cook Tomatoes: Add diced tomato, cook until softened.
- Simmer: Pour in coconut milk, simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp, cook until pink and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lime juice, adjust seasoning, garnish with cilantro, and serve over rice.
Notes
- Add spinach, bell peppers, or peas for extra veggies.
- Adjust spice level with more or less chili powder.
- Use light coconut milk for a lower-fat version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (without rice)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
