Shrimp in Thai Green Coconut Curry
Shrimp in Thai Green Coconut Curry brings a silky, aromatic sauce layered with coconut richness, bright herbs, and a gentle heat from green curry paste and red pepper flakes. Crisp bell peppers and bamboo shoots add freshness and crunch, while basil and mint lift the finish. Serve this vibrant curry over steamed jasmine rice for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shrimp in Thai Green Coconut Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan, bring the coconut milk and curry paste to a boil; continue boiling for 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, Thai basil, mint, garlic, brown sugar, pepper flakes, dried basil, curry powder, and fresh ginger. Return to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the bamboo shoots and bell peppers; boil for 2 minutes. Lower the heat and simmer until the flavors meld, about 12 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Saute until the shrimp is bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 6 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the shrimp to the simmering sauce and simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Calories 458.32 kcal High 23%
- Protein 21.97 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 59.95 g 22%
- Total Fat 13.06 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 3.83 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 148.44 mg High 49%
- Sodium 993.48 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 5.8 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 19.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 425.83 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 3.73 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 791.62 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 171.65 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 79.63 mg Good Source 88%
- Vitamin D 1.09 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Shrimp in Thai Green Coconut Curry is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bamboo Shoots, Brown Sugar, Chicken Broth, and Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 458.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp in Thai Green Coconut Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Bamboo Shoots, Brown Sugar, Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp in Thai Green Coconut Curry?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 458.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp in Thai Green Coconut Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Shrimp in Thai Green Coconut Curry healthy?
- Shrimp in Thai Green Coconut Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 458.32 calories and 21.97 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 993.48 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.83 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish and Garlic, 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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