Goan Shrimp Curry Recipe

Name: Goan Shrimp Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil; 2 finely chopped medium shallots; 1/4 teaspoon or more cayenne pepper, as preferred; 2 teaspoons bright red paprika; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 1/4 cups coconut milk from a well-shaken can; 1 pound large or medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (or 12 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp); 1/2 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1
Pour the oil into a frying pan or saute pan and set over medium heat.
2
When hot, put in the shallots.
3
Stir and fry until they turn light brown.
4
Take the pan off the heat and add the cayenne, paprika, black pepper, and turmeric.
5
Stir once or twice and put the pan back on the heat.
6
Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer, stirring to mix.
7
Turn heat to low.
8
Put in the shrimp, salt, and lemon juice.
9
Stir and cook on low heat until the shrimp just turn opaque.

234

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil, 2 finely chopped medium shallots, 1/4 teaspoon or more cayenne pepper, as preferred, 2 teaspoons bright red paprika, and more.

Yes, Goan Shrimp Curry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Goan Shrimp Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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