Shrimp in Sour Curry
A quick and tangy Thai-style curry with shrimp, red curry paste, and a sour kick from lime. Ready in about 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 24g

Ingredients
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Step 1
In a pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil over high heat. Stir in 2 tbsp red curry paste and 2 tbsp fish sauce until dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Add 1 lb shrimp and 2 sliced green chilies. Cook over medium heat until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from heat and stir in 3 tbsp lime juice. Taste and add more lime or fish sauce if needed. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- pot
- stirring spoon
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