Shrimp Curry Recipe

Easy shrimp curry recipe made with delicate shrimp in a red curry spicy sauce that is ready in less than 30 minutes. Perfect over rice or noodles for a quick, easy dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword shrimp curry, shrimp curry recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 271kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

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Saute Pan, 5 quart
Measuring Spoons and Cups

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tablespoon curry powder
1 pinch chili powder

Curry Sauce

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 medium red onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 ½ cups tomato sauce or passata
1 Tablespoon curry powder
1 Tablespoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
pinch ground cinnamon
salt and black pepper, to taste
¾ cup heavy cream or coconut cream Note 1
lime wedges, optional garnish
chopped fresh cilantro, optional garnish

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with the curry and chili. Sear the shrimp for around 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Add the rest of the oil to the same pan and cook the onion until translucent, around 5 minutes.
Add the garlic cloves and cook for 1 more minute or until fragrant.
Add the tomato sauce or Passata and spices and stir to combine.
Cook until the sauce has darkened, around 6 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the shrimp and toss to coat with the sauce. Taste for seasoning, if needed, adjust seasoning.
Remove from heat and serve. Serve it with lime wedges to make it zesty and give it more

Notes

Note 1: for coconut cream, do not use cream of coconut cream that is used for making pina Coladas and is very sweet.

Variation: You can use the same sauce and use chicken instead of shrimp.

Serving suggestion: This curry is delicious! You can serve it with rice, noodles, or naan bread

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