Shrimp with Green Curry Recipe

Name: Shrimp with Green Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 stalks lemongrass, finely julienned; 1 tablespoon galangal, minced (can sub ginger); 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ cup chopped cilantro; 8 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 10 Thai green chili; 10 green jalapenos; 1 teaspoon shrimp paste; 1 tablespoon chopped shallot; ½ teaspoon lime zest; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 lb peeled deveined shrimp; ¼ cup fish sauce; 3 teaspoons sugar; 1 cup bamboo shoot (can also add other veggies as desired); ½ cup coconut cream; 6 kaffir lime leaves; ¼ cup Thai basil, packed; slivered Thai red chili pepper (to garnish, or julienned bell pepper strips)

Servings: persons

2 stalks lemongrass, finely julienned
1 tablespoon galangal, minced (can sub ginger)
1 teaspoon cumin
½ cup chopped cilantro
8 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
10 Thai green chili
10 green jalapenos
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
½ teaspoon lime zest
2 cups coconut milk
1 lb peeled deveined shrimp
¼ cup fish sauce
3 teaspoons sugar
1 cup bamboo shoot (can also add other veggies as desired)
½ cup coconut cream
6 kaffir lime leaves
¼ cup Thai basil, packed
slivered Thai red chili pepper (to garnish, or julienned bell pepper strips)

1
To make curry paste: Place all ingredients in blender, food processor, or mortar and process until the mixture is smooth.
2
Pour coconut milk and green curry paste into large sauce pan.
3
Heat to boiling, add fish sauce and sugar.
4
Cook for 5 minutes at a low boil.
5
Add bamboo shoots and any other vegetables, creabmeat, or mushrooms as desired.
6
Add coconut cream and simmer 3-5 minutes until shrimp is cooked through.
7
Add lime leaves and basil, adjust seasoning to taste.
8
Serve in individual bowls, garnished with slivers of red chiles.

389

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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

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 stalks lemongrass, finely julienned, 1 tablespoon galangal, minced (can sub ginger), 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ cup chopped cilantro, and more.

Yes, Shrimp with Green 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 with Green Curry

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Variations & substitutions

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