A creamy and aromatic shrimps and vegetable curry topped with fresh herbs and served with steaming hot jasmine rice.

Thai-style Shrimp and Vegetable Curry

Name: Thai-style Shrimp and Vegetable Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai Fusion
Ingredients: large shrimp, 1 lb peeled and deveined; medium-sized red bell pepper, 1 thinly sliced; medium-sized yellow bell pepper, 1 thinly sliced; large carrot, 1 julienned; sugar snap peas, 1 cup; full-fat coconut milk, 1 can; red curry paste, 1 tbsp; freshly grated ginger, 1 tbsp; fish sauce, 1 tbsp; soy sauce, 1 tbsp; lime juice, 1 tbsp; vegetable oil, 2 tbsp; fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; steamed jasmine rice, to serve

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Thai Fusion

Technique Stir-frying

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: April 13, 2023

This is a perfect recipe for a cool and breezy day in New York City. Inspired by the flavors of Thai cuisine, this recipe is a fusion of fresh spring vegetables and succulent shrimps. The dish features a unique blend of spices and herbs that complement each other perfectly. The creamy and flavorful sauce makes this recipe irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large shrimp - 1 lb - peeled and deveined
Medium-sized red bell pepper - 1 - thinly sliced
Medium-sized yellow bell pepper - 1 - thinly sliced
Large carrot - 1 - julienned
Sugar snap peas - 1 cup
Full-fat coconut milk - 1 can
Red curry paste - 1 tbsp
Freshly grated ginger - 1 tbsp
Fish sauce - 1 tbsp
Soy sauce - 1 tbsp
Lime juice - 1 tbsp
Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp
Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup - chopped
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Steamed jasmine rice - - to serve

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍲🔥🧂

In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🥦🌽🥕

Add the bell peppers, carrots, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
Step 3 - 🧄🌶️🥢

Add the ginger and red curry paste and stir until the vegetables are coated with the spices.
Step 4 - 🦐🍤🍳

Add the shrimps and stir-fry until pink and evenly cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5 - 🥥🥛🔥

Pour the coconut milk into the skillet and bring it to a boil.
Step 6 - 🍋🧂🐟

Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice.
Step 7 - ⏰🍲🔥

Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 8 - 🧂🌶️👅

Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 9 - 🌿🍚🥢

Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Additional

For a vegetarian or vegan version, replace the shrimps with tofu or tempeh. This dish is also great with a side of naan bread or roti. You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of red curry paste to your liking.