Instant Pot® Shrimp Curry
Instant Pot® Shrimp Curry features tender shrimp in a lush coconut-tamarind gravy layered with curry leaves, mustard seeds, and Kashmiri chili for vivid color and gentle heat. The sauce balances tangy, nutty, and subtly sweet notes, perfect for ladling over steamed rice on a weeknight or serving at a cozy dinner with friends.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot® Shrimp Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 26
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and choose Saute. Add oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, and fenugreek powder. Stir well to keep them from burning or sticking. Add the onion and tomato, along with salt and turmeric. Saute until the onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons water with Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander, and cumin to make a paste. Add the spice paste to the onions in the pot and stir well for 1 minute. Add tamarind and 1/4 cup water and stir to prevent burning or sticking. Cook, stirring, until the oil begins to separate, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and cover with the lid. Simmer 2 minutes more on Saute mode.
- 3
Add the shrimp and stir well. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow about 10 minutes for pressure to build.
- 4
Use the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 5
Select Saute again and stir the coconut cream into the curry. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt, if desired.
- Calories 191.51 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 18.27 g Good Source 37%
- Carbohydrate 10.94 g 4%
- Total Fat 8.77 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 6.5 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 113.1 mg High 38%
- Sodium 364.31 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 1.75 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 3.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 115.98 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 0.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 400.89 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 8.1 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.62 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Instant Pot® Shrimp Curry is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Coconut Oil, Ginger Garlic Paste, and Ground Coriander. Each serving provides about 191.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot® Shrimp Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Coconut Oil, Ginger-Garlic Paste, Ground Coriander, Ground Turmeric. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot® Shrimp Curry?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 191.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot® Shrimp Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Instant Pot® Shrimp Curry healthy?
- Instant Pot® Shrimp Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 191.51 calories and 18.27 g of protein, or 37% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 364.31 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.5 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Mustard, Tomatoes, 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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