Spicy Thai-Style Shrimp Curry
Spicy Thai-Style Shrimp Curry balances creamy coconut richness with bright lime and aromatic basil, wrapping tender shrimp in a warmly spiced sauce. Gentle heat from cayenne and red pepper flakes mingles with tomatoes, mushrooms, and a hint of fish sauce for depth. Serve it for a lively weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you’re craving bold, fresh flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Thai-Style Shrimp Curry, 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
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 26
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the shrimp with salt and cayenne pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Add the lime juice and shrimp, and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 1 minute per side. Transfer the shrimp to a small bowl.
- 3
Pour the diced tomatoes, mushrooms, chicken broth, and crushed red pepper into the pan. Cook until the mushrooms start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the coconut milk, curry powder, fish sauce, and Thai basil, and cook until the mixture is heated through.
- 5
Return the shrimp to the pan and cook for 1 minute more.
- 6
Serve with a lime wedge and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
- Calories 390.73 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 35.57 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 33.49 g 12%
- Total Fat 11.04 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.07 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 221.59 mg High 74%
- Sodium 1398.69 mg High 61%
- Dietary Fiber 3.37 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 455.74 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 1.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 646.66 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 111.01 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 32.69 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 1.35 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Thai Style Shrimp Curry is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 390.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Thai-Style Shrimp Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Thai-Style Shrimp Curry?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 390.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Thai-Style Shrimp Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Spicy Thai-Style Shrimp Curry healthy?
- Spicy Thai-Style Shrimp Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 390.73 calories and 35.57 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1398.69 mg (61% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.07 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Fish, 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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