Curried Shrimp with Coconut Milk Recipe

Name: Curried Shrimp with Coconut Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 pounds large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoons Madras curry powder; 2 cloves garlic, minced or pureed; 3 inch piece of ginger, grated (2 tablespoons); 1 red pepper, cut into julienne; 1 chayote squash (christophine), diced; 1 - 13 ounce can coconut milk; 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1inch lengths; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves only; Juice of 1/2 lime, freshly squeezed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoons Madras curry powder
2 cloves garlic, minced or pureed
3 inch piece of ginger, grated (2 tablespoons)
1 red pepper, cut into julienne
1 chayote squash (christophine), diced
1 - 13 ounce can coconut milk
1 bunch scallions, cut into 1inch lengths
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves only
Juice of 1/2 lime, freshly squeezed

1
Heat large skillet over medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon butter.
2
When foam subsides, add shrimp and cook until they just turn pink.
3
Remove from pan and reserve.
4
Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to pan.
5
When it melts, add onions and stir; cook 5 minutes until softened.
6
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, curry powder, garlic and ginger over the onions, reduce heat to low, and cook gently 5 minutes until onions are softened and translucent.
7
Add red pepper and chayote and cook 5 minutes.
8
Add about 2/3 of the coconut milk and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes to bring flavors together.
9
Add shrimp back to skillet along with scallions, cilantro leaves and lime juice.
10
Taste and adjust seasoning adding more pepper if necessary, adding more coconut milk if desired for a soupier consistency.
11
Serve over rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 1/2 pounds large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined, 1 yellow onion, chopped, 2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Curried Shrimp with Coconut Milk 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 with Coconut Milk

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