Shrimp Curry with Coconut
Shrimp Curry with Coconut features tender shrimp bathed in a creamy, aromatic sauce layered with curry leaves, green chiles, and warm spices. The natural sweetness of coconut balances gentle heat and peppery notes for a rounded, comforting flavor. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with rice or flatbreads to soak up the rich sauce.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shrimp Curry with Coconut, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 78 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 93
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a large bowl. Add water to form a smooth paste. Add the shrimp and toss until they are well coated. Refrigerate while you make the sauce.
- 2
Combine the water and coconut in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 hour. Strain and save the liquid, discarding the coconut. Set the coconut water aside.
- 3
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the curry leaf and chile peppers and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook until browned, adding water as needed to prevent sticking, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Add the ginger paste and garlic paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in the coriander, sambar powder, and turmeric for 1 minute. Add the reserved coconut water and the marinated shrimp, then cook until the shrimp are curled and opaque, adding more water as needed, about 5 minutes more. Season with black pepper and salt.
- Calories 442.04 kcal High 22%
- Protein 25.85 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 21.6 g 8%
- Total Fat 28.97 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 14.43 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 184.22 mg High 61%
- Sodium 280.24 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 14.08 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 3.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 102.9 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 594.6 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 6.67 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.69 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Shrimp Curry with Coconut is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooking Oil, Garlic Paste, and Ginger Paste. Each serving provides about 442.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp Curry with Coconut made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooking Oil, Garlic Paste, Ginger Paste, Green Chile. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp Curry with Coconut?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 442.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp Curry with Coconut easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Shrimp Curry with Coconut healthy?
- Shrimp Curry with Coconut has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 442.04 calories and 25.85 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 280.24 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.43 g (72% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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