Shrimp Curry is a delicious restaurant dish that you can easily make at home. Tender juicy shrimp is simmered in a rich coconut curry sauce.
This dish is the perfect balance of flavors and is great served over rice!
Ingredients in Curry Shrimp
While this recipe is easy to make it does have quite a few ingredients (more than I usually add to a recipe). In this case, it’s 100% worth the extra time, the flavor is amazing. I prep everything before I begin as this curry recipe comes together quickly.
- Shrimp I most often use a large (or extra) shrimp (31/35per lb). Adjust the cook time slightly if your shrimp are larger or smaller.
- Spices A healthy dose of garlic and ginger add lots of flavor. Curry is a spice mixture and the flavors will vary slightly from brand to brand (and region to region). Use whichever you like best (or have on hand).
- Sauce This sauce is super easy to make. It includes coconut milk for creaminess. I prefer full fat but reduced fat versions do work in this recipe too.
- Veggies Bell peppers and tomatoes are added to this sauce.
How to Make Curry Shrimp
Much like a Chicken Curry, once you start this recipe comes together fast!
- Saute the onion in oil until tender. Add bell pepper, garlic, ginger, and spices. Cook until tender.
- Add tomatoes, coconut milk, and lime juice.
- Stir in the shrimp and simmer a few minutes until shrimp is cooked.
Serve over rice or pasta noodles for an easy but elegant weeknight meal!
What to Serve with Curry Shrimp
Most curries, like butter chicken, are pretty complementary to a variety of sides. Veggies like broccoli, roasted carrots or steamed cauliflower (or riced cauliflower) work well.
Mushrooms, or a variety of colorful peppers or even stir fried veggies are great with this shrimp curry! Add in a side of naan or pita for sopping up any sauce!
Leftovers
Leftover shrimp curry can be placed it in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days.
When you are ready to reheat, simply use the microwave or the stovetop. Refresh the flavors with a little fresh cilantro! Perfect for lunch at work or school!
Shrimp Favorites
- Shrimp Stir Fry – quick & healthy meal!
- Shrimp and Grits – easy, cheesy & delicious
- Garlic Shrimp Pasta – light yet hearty meal!
- Shrimp Tacos – easy Southwest favorite
- Easy Shrimp Scampi – ready in 10 mins!
Coconut Shrimp Curry
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon tumeric
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes 1 can, drained
- 14 ounces coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook onion in olive oil in over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in bell pepper, garlic, ginger and spices, cook an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, coconut milk, and lime juice and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Optional: To thicken sauce, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Add to sauce a bit at a time to reach desired consistency. Cook 1 minute.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook an additional 5 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through. Taste and with salt before serving.
- Serve over rice with lime and cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Main Course
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This was super yummy! I used canned tomatoes with green chilies which added a nice spice. Lots and lots of lime is key! Will definitely make again. Made 4 portions.
I find this recipe very flavorful and easy to put together. Not sure why others thought the combination was lacking in flavor! Later after I walked the dogs I returned and opened the door to the most scrumptious aroma of curry. Great recipe to be saved for future use.
Made this tonight, in fact we are just finishing up dinner. This is delicious with a nice mild curry flavor which is not overpowering. My husband loved it and suggested I use a bit more curry next time. Great as always Holly!
So glad you loved it Linda!
Could I use those tiny bay scallops instead? I bought them on sale and normally I only use the big sea scallops. Would I have to change anything?
Hi Gail, I would prepare it as instructed adding the scallops when the recipe says to add the shrimp. You will just want to watch the cook time in step 5 to ensure you don’t overcook the scallops.
Overall great recipe. I did find it was lacking in taste. It was missing something. But will make it again.
Thanks Judy! I would love to hear what you add :)
I rarely ever make curry but this recipe was so easy to follow and turned out so delicious! We served over cilantro lime rice and it was the perfect pairing. SWP Employee
Did not enjoy this meal. It was very bland to us, minimal coconut flavor, had to dress with some sriracha sauce to give it flavor. Generally happy with your recipes, not this one!
Oh no, sorry to hear that Marsha! Glad to hear you are enjoying our other recipes though.
Super simple and delicious! I’m not into cooking much so the easier the better. I added scallops in with the shrimp step and it was perfect. Thank you for such a great recipe!
Mmmm, that sounds delicious Donica. Glad you enjoyed it.
Simply delicious! I had no experience with curry but it came out so well. It was perfectly balanced and really flavourful, defintely recommended
This recipe was disappointing.
It doesn’t have the depth of flavor that I was expecting.
Sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy this as much as we do Tina. Thanks for trying it.