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Thai Green Curry Shrimp

Vibrant green curry paste simmers shrimp in coconut milk with snap peas and fresh basil. Ready in 20 minutes — pure weeknight magic.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
28g
Thai Green Curry Shrimp
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green curry paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in coconut milk, stirring to combine with the paste. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  3. Step 3

    Add shrimp and snap peas. Simmer until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in fish sauce. Squeeze half the lime into the curry; taste and add more lime juice if needed.

  5. Step 5

    Garnish with fresh basil or cilantro. Serve over rice.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • can opener

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