Red Curry Crawfish Recipe

Name: Red Curry Crawfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 orange, zest removed and juiced; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 leek or onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon ginger root, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 tablespoons red curry paste or to taste; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce, such as Red Boat; 1/2 teaspoon honey or coconut sugar; 1 cup carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 pound crawfish tails or peeled, deveined shrimp; 1 lime, juiced; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 orange, zest removed and juiced
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 leek or onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ginger root, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons red curry paste or to taste
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon cayenne or to taste
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce, such as Red Boat
1/2 teaspoon honey or coconut sugar
1 cup carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 pound crawfish tails or peeled, deveined shrimp
1 lime, juiced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

1
In a 12-inch skillet, melt coconut oil over medium heat. Add orange zest and saute for 1 minute.
2
Add the sliced leek or onion and saute until translucent and tender, about 3 minutes for leek and about 6 minutes for onion.
3
Add the ginger and garlic and saute for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add curry paste, stirring until combined. Add coconut milk, cayenne, fish sauce, and honey and stir again until combined.
4
Add carrots, cover and cook until crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
5
Add asparagus and crawfish. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
6
Add lime juice and cilantro, stirring to combine. Taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper if desired. Also taste for honey, lime juice, fish sauce, cayenne and/or red curry paste, adding more of whatever suits your palate.

360

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 orange, zest removed and juiced, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 1 leek or onion, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon ginger root, grated, and more.

Yes, Red Curry Crawfish 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.

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Red Curry Crawfish

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Variations & substitutions

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