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Coconut Curry

A delicious and creamy coconut curry packed with flavor and perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 pieces scallions white and green parts separated
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 6 ounces canned light coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped, optional
  • to taste salt
  • optional lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the white parts of scallions and red curry paste; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp and minced garlic; season with salt and cook for 2 minutes until they begin to turn pink.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and fish sauce; stir to combine.
  5. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro. Serve hot over rice with lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.