Best 5 Thai Shrimp Curry With A Kick Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Thailand with this tantalizing Thai Shrimp Curry recipe. This authentic dish explodes with bold flavors, combining the richness of coconut milk with the spicy kick of red curry paste. Succulent shrimp takes center stage, absorbing the aromatic blend of spices and herbs, while bell peppers, bamboo shoots, and fragrant kaffir lime leaves add a symphony of textures and flavors. Dive into the depths of Thai cuisine and let your taste buds experience the magic of this culinary masterpiece.

This recipe provides detailed instructions, ensuring even novice cooks can recreate this restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of their own kitchen. Additionally, we have included variations and serving suggestions to cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether you prefer a milder or spicier curry, or if you're looking for a vegetarian alternative, we have you covered.

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THAI SHRIMP CURRY WITH A KICK



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Shrimp, mushrooms and tomatoes simmered in a coconut-curry broth, with a bit of a 'kick.' I like to serve this with Jasmine rice, but any rice will do!

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hunt's

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

24 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup finely diced red onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot
1 lime, juiced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, drained
1 cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
8 leaves Thai basil, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, quartered

Steps:

  • Sprinkle shrimp with salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Add the lime juice and shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 1 minute per side. Transfer shrimp to a small bowl.
  • Pour diced tomatoes, mushrooms, chicken broth, and crushed red pepper into the pan. Cook until mushrooms begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the coconut milk, curry powder, fish sauce, and Thai basil. Cook until mixture has heated through. Transfer shrimp back to the pan, and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Serve with a lime wedge and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 192.8 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 1221.2 mg, Sugar 6 g

THAI SHRIMP CURRY



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This is one of Emeril's recipes however, I've cut a corner or two by using purchased red curry, which you should add according to taste. NOTE: Here's RZ suggested substiution for Fish Sauce: 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce = 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce = 1 tbsp fish sauce

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Thai

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup chopped shallot
1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 medium carrots, trimmed and shredded
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (or to taste)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons chopped Thai basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
cooked jasmine rice, accompaniment
1 sprig fresh cilantro, garnish

Steps:

  • In a large wok or saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shallots, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic, and stir-fry until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Stirring, add the fish sauce and sugar, then the coconut milk and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the basil and cilantro.
  • Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with cilantro sprigs.

THAI SHRIMP CURRY



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Categories     Shellfish     Tomato     Stir-Fry     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Shrimp     Winter     Boil     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 cup chopped green onions (about 8 small)
1 to 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste*
1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk*
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)*
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup diced plum tomatoes
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
Chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Heat peanut oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion; stir-fry until soft and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add green onions and curry paste; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, and sugar; bring to boil. Add tomatoes and boil 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook just until opaque in center, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Transfer curry to large shallow bowl. Garnish with cilantro. Serve, passing lime wedges separately.
  • *Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

THAI SHRIMP CURRY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 48

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 medium carrots, trimmed and shredded
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste, recipe follows
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons palm sugar or light brown sugar
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons chopped Thai basil leaves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Cooked jasmine rice, accompaniment
Sprigs fresh cilantro, garnish
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 medium carrots, trimmed and shredded
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste, recipe follows
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons palm sugar or light brown sugar
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons chopped Thai basil leaves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Cooked jasmine rice, accompaniment
Sprigs fresh cilantro, garnish
12 dry Thai chili peppers or other small red peppers, seeded and soaked in warm water 30 minutes
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup chopped garlic
3 stalks lemon grass, tough outer leaves and tops removed, tender stalks minced
3 tablespoons peeled and chopped fresh ginger root, or galanga
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro stems
2 teaspoons chopped lime zest, preferably Kaffir lime
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
12 dry Thai chili peppers or other small red peppers, seeded and soaked in warm water 30 minutes
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup chopped garlic
3 stalks lemon grass, tough outer leaves and tops removed, tender stalks minced
3 tablespoons peeled and chopped fresh ginger root, or galanga
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro stems
2 teaspoons chopped lime zest, preferably Kaffir lime
1 teaspoon shrimp paste

Steps:

  • In a large wok or saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic, and stir-fry until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stirring, add the fish sauce and sugar, then the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the basil and cilantro.
  • Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with cilantro sprigs.
  • In a large wok or saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic, and stir-fry until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stirring, add the fish sauce and sugar, then the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the basil and cilantro.
  • Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with cilantro sprigs.
  • In a skillet, dry roast the coriander and peppercorns over low heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove and let cool. Grind in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
  • Return the pan to medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Drain the chiles, reserving the liquid, and roughly chop.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients with about 1/4 cup of the reserved soaking liquid. Process to make a smooth paste, scraping down the sides several times and adding more liquid through the top 1 tablespoon at a time with the motor running.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to use. Paste will keep refrigerated for up to 1 month.
  • In a skillet, dry roast the coriander and peppercorns over low heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove and let cool. Grind in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
  • Return the pan to medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Drain the chiles, reserving the liquid, and roughly chop.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients with about 1/4 cup of the reserved soaking liquid. Process to make a smooth paste, scraping down the sides several times and adding more liquid through the top 1 tablespoon at a time with the motor running.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to use. Paste will keep refrigerated for up to 1 month.

THAI SHRIMP & SPINACH CURRY



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Make and share this Thai Shrimp & Spinach Curry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PollyB

Categories     Curries

Time 33m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk, chilled (available at Asian markets)
1 1/2-2 teaspoons thai green curry paste or 1 1/2-2 teaspoons red curry paste (available at Asian markets)
1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and,if desired,deveined (about 24)
2 tablespoons nam pla (Thai fish sauce, available at Asian markets)
2 carrots, sliced thin crosswise
1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
3/4 lb spinach, coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and spun dry (about 1 bunch)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
cooked rice, as an accompaniment.

Steps:

  • Spoon about 1/3 cup of the thick coconut cream from the top of the coconut milk and in a large heavy skillet cook the cream over moderate heat, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it is thickened slightly.
  • Add the curry paste and cook the mixture, whisking, for 1 minute.
  • Add the shrimp and sauté the mixture over moderately high heat, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink.
  • Add the coconut milk and the naam pla and simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute, or until the shrimp are just cooked through.
  • Transfer the shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl, to the skillet add the carrots and the bell pepper, and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
  • Add the spinach in batches, stirring until each batch is wilted, return the shrimp to the skillet, and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle the dish with the coriander and serve it with the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.8, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 1452.8, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 21

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your curry.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients to your taste. If you like it spicy, add more chili peppers. If you prefer a milder curry, use fewer peppers.
  • Be patient when cooking the curry. It takes time for the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the curry with your favorite sides. Rice, noodles, and vegetables are all good options.

Conclusion:

Thai shrimp curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender shrimp, this curry is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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