Coconut-Shrimp Curry

Shrimp marinated in a mild curry, with the slight hint of coconut.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Marinade:

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper

  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

Sauce:

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup shredded coconut

  • ¼ cup oil

  • 2 curry leaves, or to taste (Optional)

  • 4 green chile peppers, chopped

  • 2 medium onion, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste

  • ½ teaspoon garlic paste

  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander

  • 1 ½ teaspoons sambar powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Combine salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a large bowl. Add water to make a fine paste. Add shrimp and toss, making sure shrimp are well coated. Refrigerate while making the sauce.

  2. Combine water and coconut in a microwave-safe bowl and cook in the microwave oven for 1 hour. Strain and reserve water; discard coconut. Set coconut water aside.

  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add curry leaf and chile peppers. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add onion and cook until browned, adding water as needed to prevent sticking, 10 to 15 minutes.

  4. Add ginger paste and garlic paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add coriander, sambar powder, and turmeric and stir for 1 minute. Add reserved coconut water and marinated shrimp. Cook until shrimp are curled and opaque, adding more water as needed, about 5 minutes more. Season with black pepper and salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

418 Calories
30g Fat
18g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 418
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 39%
Saturated Fat 16g 79%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 611mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 116mg 129%
Calcium 87mg 7%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 555mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.