Thai Green Curry Shrimp Recipe

Name: Thai Green Curry Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 cup thinly sliced onion; 1 cup chopped green onion (about 8 small); 1 -2 tablespoon green curry paste; 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk; 1 cup low-salt chicken broth; 3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla); 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 cup diced plum tomato; 2 lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined (I used 25-30 count shrimp-bb); salt; chopped fresh cilantro; lime wedge

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 cup chopped green onion (about 8 small)
1 -2 tablespoon green curry paste
1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup diced plum tomato
2 lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined (I used 25-30 count shrimp-bb)
salt
chopped fresh cilantro
lime wedge

1
Heat peanut oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion; stir-fry until soft and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.
2
Add green onions and curry paste; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Add coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, and sugar; bring to boil.
4
Add tomatoes and boil 2 minutes.
5
Add shrimp and cook just until opaque in center, stirring often, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on size of shrimp.
6
Transfer curry to large shallow bowl. Garnish with cilantro. Serve, passing lime wedges separately.
7
Note: the lime wedges are essential to really make the flavors pop. Make sure you squeeze in a healthy amount in your bowls!-bb.

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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.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1 cup thinly sliced onion, 1 cup chopped green onion (about 8 small), 1 -2 tablespoon green curry paste, and more.

Yes, Thai Green Curry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Green Curry Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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