Asian Thai Main Dishes Curry 11 Thai Red Curry Recipes By Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher is a Birmingham, Alabama–based food writer who covers everything from cooking techniques to gadget reviews. She has nearly 7 years experience writing news and lifestyle content. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on May 20, 2021 Close Photo: Jessica DiPonziano Thai curries come in three main varieties: green, yellow, and red. Each type has specific ingredients that give them their distinct colors. Red curry gets its striking color from chili powder and red curry paste, which features over 20 different dried chilies. You can find store-bought Thai red curry paste in the international aisle of most supermarkets, but stay tuned for a bonus recipe for homemade Thai red curry paste at the end of this collection. Whether it's shrimp, chicken, beef, or some other main, here are 10 Thai red curry recipes that make easy weeknight dinners. 01 of 12 Thai Red Chicken Curry View Recipe RaniSyn "This is a quick and easy curry stir-fry made with chicken, zucchini, red bell pepper and carrot," says recipe creator THEKNACKEREDCHEF. "Coconut milk and curry paste make an irresistible sauce. No need to go out to eat, as this dish is ready in about 20 minutes!" 02 of 12 Shrimp Red Thai Curry View Recipe momma_s Recipe creator MITCHNSTEVE suggests buying your shrimp already peeled to cut down on the prep time for this easy, five-ingredient recipe. 03 of 12 Thai Monkfish Curry View Recipe cookin'mama Monkfish has a similar flavor and texture to lobster, but without the price tag. "So simple and such an impressive delicious result," says reviewer Laurita. 04 of 12 Instant Pot Red Thai Curry Chicken View Recipe Jessica DiPonziano Let the Instant Pot do all the heavy lifting in this classic chicken curry dish. "Highly recommend this recipe, it will be my go to now and of course my base recipe, I may tweak it where desired," says reviewer Tasha Marie. 05 of 12 Thai Red Curry Chicken Soup View Recipe lutzflcat This adaptation of red chicken curry adds additional chicken stock to make it a soup. Homemade chicken stock is called for, but reviewers say they had success with store-bought as well. 06 of 12 Quick Red Curry Soup View Recipe John Carlo "Another free-styling super bowl creation based on the incredible laksas I have had the opportunity to try around my office in NYC," says recipe creator Doug Matthews. Cherry tomatoes and bean sprouts make unique additions to red curry. 07 of 12 Thai Red Chicken Curry for Beginners View Recipe lutzflcat If you're looking to jump into Thai red curry for the first time, this recipe is a great starting place. "All the ingredients can be found in your grocery store. Specialty Asian shops are also a good source for Thai ingredients," says recipe creator Duan van der Westhuizen. 08 of 12 Thai Beef Curry View Recipe SunnyDaysNora Peanut sauce adds depth to this upscale Thai red curry starring sirloin steak strips. Serve over cooked rice or noodles. 09 of 12 Easy Red Thai Curry with Chicken and Broccoli View Recipe France C You can adjust the amount of red curry paste to your liking in this simple chicken and broccoli curry recipe. 10 of 12 Spicy Thai Red Curry View Recipe Meredith Spicy red curry paste, coconut milk, and Thai basil transform garlic, ginger, and skinless, boneless chicken thighs into a flavorful curry, ready in under an hour. Serve with jasmine rice. "If you can't find lime leaves, you can use a bay leaf and a bit of lemon and lime zest," recommends NoFailRecipes, who submitted the recipe. 11 of 12 Thai Red Curry Paste View Recipe Buckwheat Queen Ever wanted to experiment with making your own curry paste? Start with recipe creator Ajlake's recipe: "I got the recipe a long time ago from a friend, who suggested that making red curry paste is better than buying it in the store; he was right! You can mix the ingredients as you like. Curry is something that can be experimented with and should be!" 12 of 12 Related: Pictured: Kerala Chicken Curry. Everything You Need to Know About Curry Paste Top-Rated Thai Green Curry Recipes Our entire Thai recipe collection Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit