Creamy Coconut Curry with Shrimp

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My mother gave this recipe to me and it is great for an impressive dinner party. Fresh shrimp in a wonderful creamy coconut curry sauce served over rice. Top with chopped green onion, minced red bell pepper, chopped roasted peanuts, or toasted flaked coconut, if you like.

Submitted by Lori Lyn
Published on October 1, 2019
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon curry powder

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt, or more to taste

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup coconut milk

  • hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and saute until they just turn pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

  2. Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in flour, curry powder, pepper, and salt. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.

  3. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and coconut milk; continue cooking over medium heat until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in cooked shrimp and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until shrimp are thoroughly heated. Serve curry immediately over rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

387 Calories
17g Fat
36g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 387
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 182mg 61%
Sodium 595mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 55mg 62%
Calcium 74mg 6%
Iron 7mg 37%
Potassium 487mg 10%

* 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.