Thai Shrimp Curry Over Lentils Recipe

Name: Thai Shrimp Curry Over Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces, fluid Unsweetened Light Coconut Milk, Shaken To Blend; 2 Tablespoons Thai Curry Paste (red Or Green); 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into Strips; 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 Tablespoon Ginger, Minced (substitute 1/2 Tablespoon Dry); 8 ounces, weight Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce; 1 cup Chopped Seeded Tomatoes; ⅓ cups Thinly Sliced Fresh Basil; 1 whole Lime (juice Only); Salt To Taste; 1 cup Lentils, Cooked As Directed, To Serve

Servings: persons

14 ounces, fluid Unsweetened Light Coconut Milk, Shaken To Blend
2 Tablespoons Thai Curry Paste (red Or Green)
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into Strips
1/2 whole Medium Onion, Thinly Sliced
1 Tablespoon Ginger, Minced (substitute 1/2 Tablespoon Dry)
8 ounces, weight Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce
1 cup Chopped Seeded Tomatoes
⅓ cups Thinly Sliced Fresh Basil
1 whole Lime (juice Only)
Salt To Taste
1 cup Lentils, Cooked As Directed, To Serve

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Bring 1/4 cup coconut milk and curry paste to boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, whisking constantly.
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Add bell pepper, onion, and ginger; saute 5 minutes.
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Stir in shrimp, remaining coconut milk, sugar and fish sauce.
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Cook until shrimp is cooked through, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in tomatoes, basil, and lime juice.
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Simmer 1 minute.
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Season with salt.
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Serve over hot lentils.

225

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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

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: 14 ounces, fluid Unsweetened Light Coconut Milk, Shaken To Blend, 2 Tablespoons Thai Curry Paste (red Or Green), 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into Strips, 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Thinly Sliced, and more.

Yes, Thai Shrimp Curry Over Lentils 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 Shrimp Curry Over Lentils

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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