I hope this recipe finds you in a positive state of mind. Life as we know it looks and feels very different right now and it is so easy to become overloaded with information and caught up in fear. This post obviously focuses on food, to bring a bit of normalcy and because it's something we all still need think a little bit about. Normally, I share meals that come together quickly because we all seem to be perpetually short on time. Now that everyone's routines have been thrown off, I wanted to be sure to share something comfortable, flavorful, and easy to re-create. This coconut curry shrimp & veggies just so happens to be quick, as well. It's a one-pan dinner made with simple ingredients that are typically easy to find and takes just 20 minutes to make, from cutting board to dinner plate!
Fresh produce works wonderfully in this coconut curry shrimp dish, however, frozen would work as well. And the veggies you choose to use are just that--your choice! I used carrots and mushrooms here but think that peppers, snow peas, and more would fit in perfectly. Even the protein is flexible. You can use chicken but just keep in mind that the cooking time will be a bit longer. Shrimp cooks up in almost no time, which is why I chose to use it here. And scallops work flawlessly (I tested them) in this recipe, too. The first time I made coconut curry shrimp & veggies, I ate it with fried plantain. My favorite way to serve it, though, is with Thai jasmine rice. So good!
I hope you find some comfort in this coconut curry shrimp & veggies recipe. And, if there's anything I can create and share that would be helpful to you at this time, please let me know in the comments or shoot me an email. And remember, sharing is caring so be sure to pin this recipe on Pinterest. 🙂 Thanks for reading!
P.S. If you like coconut curry shrimp & veggies, you'll love these:
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- 20-Minute Low Carb Salmon Skillet
- Garlic Butter Shrimp & Scallops in 10 Minutes
Coconut Curry Shrimp & Vegetables
Ingredients
- ⅓ onion
- 1 large bulk carrot
- 5 baby bella mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ pound shrimp deveined and peeled
- sea salt to taste
- 1 ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 15 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
- juice of one lime
- fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Dice onion. Cut carrot into bite-sized pieces then into slices about ⅓-inch thick. Cut mushrooms into slices. Grate ginger. Mince or crush garlic into small pieces.
- Add oil and butter to skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add diced onion and cook until fragrant and translucent (2-3 minutes). Meanwhile salt shrimp and set aside.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and curry powder to heated pan and cook until fragrant (about one minute). Stir in tomato paste and cook another two minutes until darkened slightly.
- Add coconut milk, carrots, and mushrooms to pan with a pinch of sea salt and bring to a simmer (about four minutes).
- Add shrimp to pan, covering with the sauce and cook until cooked through, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Squeeze lime juice over top of curry then stir. Serve over rice and garnish with fresh mint leaves, as desired.
Cedric Craig says
Made this meal last night and followed the directions exactly. I usually try to spice recipes up a little for my own taste, but not this time! SUPER good and had enough for some leftovers!
Jayne Rain says
Curries are one of my favorite things to make and this shrimp curry looks so tasty. I can't wait to try it.
Mila says
I can't wait to add this into my rotation. I love the simple ingredients and the delicious outcome!
Kaluhi says
We use ALOT of coconut in Kenyan food and the flavors you put together taste like home!
Desirée says
I've been obsessed with curries lately! Thanks for sharing this one!
Katrina Adams says
It’s amazing how life changed since our last roundup last week!! Perfect meal for busy weeknight dinner!! 😋
Tamara J. says
This is such an amazing curry! It’s so simple to cook up on any busy night. Paired with a side of rice, dinner was on the table in no time!
Halima says
Amazing... I love shrimp, and coconut curry is my favorite thing to make. This makes me feel like I could eat this dish through my phone.
Capri says
I love how quickly this recipe comes together!! SO delicious
Lauren Branch says
This makes me wish I could eat shrimp! Yummy!
Aline says
Yes!! I already have all the ingredients to make this recipe - this is happening!!
Marta says
I have a GREAT Jamaican curry from Blue Mountain just screaming to be used in this recipe! I can't wait to (hopefully) get my hands on some shrimp!