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Red Thai Curry Coconut Shrimp

This spicy yet sweet dish is so refreshing and creamy. Red Thai Curry Coconut Shrimp is one of my favorites and this recipe will explain why.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs Shrimp Colossal preferred
  • ½ white onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 small piece ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp red Thai curry paste
  • 2 sprigs scallion cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1-2 birds eye chilis sliced extra thin (be careful! as this pepper is spicy and can irritate your skin)
  • 1 can unsweetened coconut milk
  • juice of one lime
  • handful of cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp all purpose seasoning
  • 2 tbsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • To a bowl, season shrimp with all purpose seasoning, white pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
    1 tbsp all purpose seasoning, 2 tbsp white pepper, 1 tbsp paprika
  • To a skillet over medium high heat, add in 2 tbsp of coconut oil. Saute white onion, green onion, and bell pepper for 2 minutes or until translucent (for white onion) and vibrant ( for green onion.)
    2 sprigs scallion, ½ white onion
  • Follow with garlic, ginger, chiles and curry paste. Saute for another 4- 5 minutes.
    3 cloves garlic, 1 small piece ginger, 2 tbsp red Thai curry paste, 1-2 birds eye chilis
  • Add in coconut milk and reduce heat to medium low. Allow sauce to simmer for about 7 minutes.
    1 can unsweetened coconut milk
  • Add in shrimp and allow shrimp to cook through for about 5-7 minutes, depending on the size of your shrimp
    3 lbs Shrimp
  • Salt to taste. Add in lime juice and cilantro. Serve immediately.
    juice of one lime, handful of cilantro, Salt
Keyword curry shrimp, red thai curry