Green Curry With Shrimp And Fish (Kaeng Khiao)

Name: Green Curry With Shrimp And Fish (Kaeng Khiao)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lemongrass, grated (or dried, ground); 1 tablespoon galangal (fresh, dried ground or regular ginger); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 7 -8 garlic cloves; 1 medium green bell pepper; 5 jalapeno peppers, seeded (more or less, to taste); 1 teaspoon shrimp paste; 1 teaspoon lime zest, grated; 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk; 1 lb white fish fillet, firm, cut in 1/2-inch strips; 3/4 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup coconut cream; 3 tablespoons lime juice; basil leaves (garnish); 1 -2 avocado (garnish)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons lemongrass, grated (or dried, ground)
1 tablespoon galangal (fresh, dried ground or regular ginger)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
7 -8 garlic cloves
1 medium green bell pepper
5 jalapeno peppers, seeded (more or less, to taste)
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
1 teaspoon lime zest, grated
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 lb white fish fillet, firm, cut in 1/2-inch strips
3/4 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup coconut cream
3 tablespoons lime juice
basil leaves (garnish)
1 -2 avocado (garnish)

1
To make Curry Paste.
2
Place all the nine green curry paste ingredients (to the lime peel) in a blender/processor and process until smooth. If too dry, add a couple tbsp water to get a constancy that will process smoothly.
3
Pour the coconut milk and green curry paste into a large saucepan and heat 'til boiling.
4
Add the fish pieces, shrimp, fish sauce, and sugar. Cook at a med. simmer for 5-minutes.
5
Add the coconut cream and lime juice. Stir to combine. Taste to adjust seasonings. Add more fish sauce or lime juice instead of salt.
6
Peel, seed and slice the avocado(s).
7
Serve with white jasmine rice and garnish with basil leaves and/or avocado slices, and lime wedges.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons lemongrass, grated (or dried, ground), 1 tablespoon galangal (fresh, dried ground or regular ginger), 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Green Curry With Shrimp And Fish (Kaeng Khiao) 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!