Shrimp and Vegetable Yellow Curry Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Vegetable Yellow Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 13 .5-ounce cans coconut milk (about 3 1/4 cups); 1/4 cup yellow curry paste (such as Mae Ploy); 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or clam juice; 1 medium carrot, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 15 -ounce can baby corn, drained and rinsed, cut into pieces; 5 sprigs Thai basil, with stems (or regular basil); 1 Thai chile (such as prik kee noo) or serrano chile, stemmed and thinly sliced; 3 kaffir lime leaves (or the zest of 1 lime); 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce; 4 cups canola oil or safflower oil; 8 ounces fresh thin rice noodles; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 ounces snap peas, halved; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup lightly salted peanuts, chopped

Servings: persons

2 13 .5-ounce cans coconut milk (about 3 1/4 cups)
1/4 cup yellow curry paste (such as Mae Ploy)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or clam juice
1 medium carrot, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 small red bell pepper, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1 15 -ounce can baby corn, drained and rinsed, cut into pieces
5 sprigs Thai basil, with stems (or regular basil)
1 Thai chile (such as prik kee noo) or serrano chile, stemmed and thinly sliced
3 kaffir lime leaves (or the zest of 1 lime)
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
4 cups canola oil or safflower oil
8 ounces fresh thin rice noodles
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 ounces snap peas, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup lightly salted peanuts, chopped

1
In a large saucepan, bring the coconut milk and curry paste to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly until smooth, about 2 minutes.
2
Add the chicken broth, carrot, red bell pepper, onion, baby corn, basil, chile, lime leaves and fish sauce.
3
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat.
4
Cover the pan and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
5
Pour the oil into a large wide saucepan.
6
Attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side of the saucepan and heat the oil to 350 degrees F. Add half of the noodles and fry until crisp, about 20 seconds.
7
Drain on paper towels and set aside.
8
Remove the lid from the curry and add the shrimp, snap peas and the remaining noodles.
9
Simmer, uncovered, until the shrimp is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
10
Remove the lime leaves and basil sprigs and discard.
11
Ladle the curry into bowls.
12
Garnish with the fried noodles, cilantro and peanuts.
13
Tip: To substitute dried rice noodles, use 4 ounces and soak half in water as directed; use the rest for frying.
14
Photograph by Kat Teutsch

2716

kcal

Calories

250

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 13 .5-ounce cans coconut milk (about 3 1/4 cups), 1/4 cup yellow curry paste (such as Mae Ploy), 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or clam juice, 1 medium carrot, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Vegetable Yellow 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!

Shrimp and Vegetable Yellow Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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