Thai Sour Shrimp Curry
A quick and tangy shrimp curry with tomatoes and mushrooms, ready in about 20 minutes. This everyday Thai-inspired dish is bright, savory, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 25g

Ingredients
6 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium. Add 2 tbsp red curry paste and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Pour in 1 can coconut milk and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then add 1 cup cherry tomatoes and 1 cup sliced mushrooms. Cook until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add 1 lb shrimp and 2 tbsp fish sauce. Simmer until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Taste and adjust with salt or lime if desired.
Step 4
Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with cilantro and chili if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.



