THAI GREEN CURRY WITH SHRIMP

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Sweet coconut milk is balanced by serrano chiles, lemongrass and lime juice for a rich broth that perfectly poaches shrimp and vegetables.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 kaffir lime leaves, roughly torn
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup packed chopped cilantro stems and leaves, plus whole leaves, for serving
4 serrano chiles, seeded and roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic
2 shallots, quartered
One 1-inch-piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 stalk lemongrass (tender inner core from the bottom third only), roughly chopped
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce, plus more, optional
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
One 13 1/2-ounce can coconut milk
1 pound large head-on shrimp (about 12), peeled and deveined with heads and tails left on
Juice of 1 lime
12 small cherry tomatoes, halved
4 ounces snow peas, trimmed

Steps:

  • Put the kaffir lime leaves and 1/3 cup of the oil in a blender. Set at the blender's lowest speed, start the blender and slowly increase the speed to high. Blend for 25 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean small bowl and reserve. Clean the blender carafe.
  • Put the cilantro, chiles, garlic, shallots, ginger, lemongrass, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/3 cup water in the blender. Set at the blender's lowest speed, start the blender and slowly increase the speed to medium-high. Blend for 40 seconds to make a fine puree, stopping once to scrape down the sides of the carafe.
  • Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Carefully add the cilantro puree. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and olive green, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the fish sauce and brown sugar. Cook 1 minute more, then add the coconut milk and 1 1/4 cups water. Add more salt and fish sauce if desired. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 5 minutes.
  • Turn the heat to medium-low and add the shrimp and lime juice. Cover and cook until the undersides of the shrimp are beginning to turn pink, about 3 minutes. Flip the shrimp, cover and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and snow peas, cover and cook until the shrimp are pink on both sides and cooked through, about 1 minute more.
  • Ladle the curry into 4 soup bowls. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves and drizzle with some of the kaffir lime oil.

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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.


Edinson Diaz
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This curry is so flavorful and delicious. I love the creamy coconut milk sauce and the tender shrimp.


Kareem Elsabbagh
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I've made this curry several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.


Inlike Jumpman
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This recipe is a great way to introduce people to Thai food. It's not too spicy and the flavors are very approachable.


Simon Thabo
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This curry is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can adjust the heat level to suit my taste.


Angela Evans
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I love the combination of flavors in this curry. The green curry paste, coconut milk, and lime juice all come together to create a delicious and complex dish.


tanvir ahmod
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. The curry sauce is also very versatile and can be served with rice, noodles, or vegetables.


aftab fayyaz
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I made this curry for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making it again.


Jennifer Chidimma
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This curry was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy, flavorful sauce and the tender shrimp. It's definitely a keeper.


Rafeeq Brohi
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I've tried many Thai green curry recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I highly recommend it!


Michelle May
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This Thai green curry with shrimp was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!