Indonesian Spicy Coconut Shrimp Curry — FamilyPlate recipe🍤

Indonesian Spicy Coconut Shrimp Curry

A rich and flavorful shrimp curry cooked in creamy coconut milk, spiced with aromatic herbs and spices, perfect for a comforting dinner.

🇮🇩 Indonesian
🌶️ Hot Spice

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Difficulty
medium
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Meal Type
dinner
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Cooking Style
Comfort Food

Nutrition (per serving)

350kcal
Calories
25g
Protein
10g
Carbs
25g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 400 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger, and sauté until the onion is translucent.

  3. 3

    Stir in the red curry paste and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Add the shrimp, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar, cooking until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 5-7 minutes.

  6. 6

    Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot.

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