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Thai Yellow Curry Shrimp

Tender shrimp in a fragrant yellow curry sauce with coconut milk, ready in one pan in under 25 minutes. Serve over rice for a restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.

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

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Slice bell pepper into 1/2-inch strips. Slice onion into thin half-moons.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium. Add curry paste and stir constantly until fragrant, 1 minute.

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

    Add bell pepper and onion. Simmer for 5 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.

  5. Step 5

    Add shrimp and stir gently. Simmer until shrimp turn opaque throughout, ~4 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Stir in fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

  7. Step 7

    Serve over jasmine rice.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • wooden spoon

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