Coconut Curry Shrimp
Coconut Curry Shrimp features tender jumbo shrimp in a fragrant sauce of coconut milk, cumin, coriander, and curry powder, with gentle heat from red pepper flakes. The balance of creamy richness and warm spices makes it bright yet comforting, ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal spooned over rice.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut Curry Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 15
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the onion, red pepper, and garlic until they start to soften, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Season with cumin, coriander, and curry powder. Cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the coconut milk, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the shrimp and raise the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- 4
Mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl; stir it into the shrimp mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Stir in the cilantro and remove from the heat.
- Calories 164.0 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 16.08 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 15.89 g 6%
- Total Fat 4.42 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.27 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 243.38 mg High 81%
- Sodium 858.61 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 0.99 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 4.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 237.86 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 211.59 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 23.53 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 41.53 mg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Coconut Curry Shrimp is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Coconut Milk, Cornstarch, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 164.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut Curry Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Coconut Milk, Cornstarch, Curry Powder, Diced Onion. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Coconut Curry Shrimp?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 164.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut Curry Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Coconut Curry Shrimp healthy?
- Coconut Curry Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 164.0 calories and 16.08 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 858.61 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.27 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Corn, 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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