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Thai Coconut Shrimp Curry Recipe

You have never had a homecooked dish of Thai Coconut Shrimp Curry this good! With a coconut curry sauce and succulent shrimp, this recipe is so delicious and beyond easy to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 pound raw shrimp thawed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 large jalapeño (or more to taste), sliced
  • 14 ounces canned coconut milk unsweetened
  • 3 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro for topping
  • lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Thaw frozen shrimp. Rinse, peel, and clean shrimp before anything else.
  • In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, jalapeno, and bell pepper until softened (about 4 to 5 minutes). Remove veggies with a slotted spoon and set them aside in a bowl.
  • Add coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, and brown sugar to the pan and heat over medium heat. Whisk everything together and bring it to a boil.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water with a whisk. Add to sauce and simmer until thickened. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Gently pat shrimp dry and add to the sauce. Add in veggies and simmer until shrimp are fully cooked.
  • Taste your curry and adjust seasonings if desired. Garnish with cilantro and serve alongside steamed rice.