Curried Shrimp and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Curried Shrimp and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into a 1-inch dice; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces; One 1-inch piece of ginger, minced; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon red curry paste; 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp, tails on; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup peanuts, for garnish; 1/4 cup cilantro or mint leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into a 1-inch dice
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
One 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon red curry paste
1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp, tails on
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup peanuts, for garnish
1/4 cup cilantro or mint leaves, for garnish

1
In a large wok, cover the sweet potatoes with water until submerged.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer until barely tender, 5 minutes.
3
Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid, and set aside.
4
Pat the wok dry and heat the oil.
5
Stir-fry the onion and scallions until beginning to brown, 4 minutes.
6
Add the ginger, garlic and curry paste.
7
Cook 1 minute more.
8
Stir in the shrimp and stir-fry until pink and curled, 3 minutes.
9
Add the sweet potatoes, reserved liquid, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
10
Cook until the sauce has reduced slightly and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, 3 minutes.
11
Garnish with the peanuts and herbs.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into a 1-inch dice, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced, 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Curried Shrimp and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Curried Shrimp and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry

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