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Caribbean Curry Shrimp with Coconut Rice

Plump shrimp in a fragrant coconut-curry sauce served over creamy rice with crisp garden salad and lime. Ready in under 25 minutes with zero fuss.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
34g
Caribbean Curry Shrimp with Coconut Rice
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add shrimp and sear 90 seconds per side without moving — surface should turn pink and opaque.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in curry powder and lime zest, then cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Pour coconut milk into the pan, add sliced bell pepper, and simmer 4 minutes until pepper softens.

  5. Step 5

    Squeeze lime juice over the curry, then taste and season with salt and pepper.

  6. Step 6

    Divide rice and salad between two plates, top with curry shrimp, and garnish with scallions and lime wedges.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • knife and cutting board
  • two dinner plates

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