Coconut Red Curry Shrimp
Coconut Red Curry Shrimp features plump shrimp bathed in a creamy, aromatic coconut curry with gentle heat from red pepper flakes and depth from ginger and garlic. A squeeze of lime and a shower of cilantro and green onion keep it bright, while tender spinach adds a fresh, silky base. Serve this vibrant dish for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut Red Curry Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, mix coconut milk, cornstarch, and red curry paste until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook for about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to the skillet, and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Stir in the coconut milk mixture and cook, stirring, until it bubbles. Add fish sauce, then season with salt, pepper, and white sugar. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
- 5
Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is opaque and curls into a C shape, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice, and pour into a serving bowl.
- 6
Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add spinach and cook very briefly, just until it turns bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and divide into 4 serving bowls.
- 7
Pour the shrimp in curry sauce over the spinach in each bowl. Top each serving with cilantro and green onions, and garnish with lime wedges. Serve immediately.
- Calories 302.98 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 26.08 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 24.33 g 9%
- Total Fat 9.72 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.97 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 182.85 mg High 61%
- Sodium 490.63 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 3.42 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 433.72 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 4.6 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 372.9 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 22.54 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 45.48 mg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin D 1.1 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Coconut Red Curry Shrimp is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Coconut Milk, Cooking Oil, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 302.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut Red Curry Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Coconut Milk, Cooking Oil, Cornstarch, Fish Sauce. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Coconut Red Curry Shrimp?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 302.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut Red Curry Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Coconut Red Curry Shrimp healthy?
- Coconut Red Curry Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 302.98 calories and 26.08 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 490.63 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.97 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Fish, 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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