Spicy Red Curry Braised Shrimp Recipe

Name: Spicy Red Curry Braised Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised; 4 Thai red chiles, seeded and chopped; 1 small onion, sliced; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon red curry paste; 1/4 cup water; 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cup shrimp stock or water; 1 bunch scallions, sliced; 1 red pepper, sliced; 1 yellow pepper, sliced; Cooked fresh rice noodles or basmati rice, for serving; Freshly chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish; 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
4 Thai red chiles, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup shrimp stock or water
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced
1 yellow pepper, sliced
Cooked fresh rice noodles or basmati rice, for serving
Freshly chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish

1
Thinly slice the bottom 4 inches of the lemongrass, place in a blender with the red chiles, onion, garlic, curry paste and water.
2
Process until smooth.
3
In a medium, nonreactive bowl combine the shrimp with the soy sauce.
4
Let stand 10 minutes.
5
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil.
6
When hot, add the blended spice paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes.
7
Add the coconut milk and water.
8
Cover and simmer until sauce begins to thicken, about 15 minutes.
9
Add shrimp to the saucepan and cook until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes longer.
10
In a saute pan over medium-high heat, add about 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil.
11
Once heated, add the scallions and peppers and saute.
12
Add the shrimp, sauce and noodles and toss to combine.
13
Garnish with the cilantro and peanuts.

418

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised, 4 Thai red chiles, seeded and chopped, 1 small onion, sliced, 4 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Spicy Red Curry Braised Shrimp 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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Spicy Red Curry Braised Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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