Description
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring shrimp simmered in a creamy coconut sauce infused with Thai spices.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tsp low sodium soy sauce
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 4 garlic cloves (grated)
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 can (14 oz/400 ml) unsweetened coconut milk (full fat)
- ½ lime (juiced)
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
- 1 handful of torn Thai basil
- Scallions, fried onions, cilantro, and chili pepper for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Combine shrimp, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, turmeric, garlic powder, and white pepper; set aside to marinate.
- Prepare ingredients: grate ginger and garlic, finely chop shallot, and slice bell pepper.
- In the skillet, heat vegetable oil and butter until melted. Place marinated shrimp in a single layer, searing for 1 minute on each side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add bell pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and shallot; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, simmering while scraping the bottom for 2 minutes.
- Stir in Thai red curry paste, brown sugar, turmeric, cumin, coriander, soy sauce, and fish sauce; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a boil; simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Stir in lime juice, sriracha (if using), and Thai basil.
- Toss in reserved shrimp; simmer for 1 minute to heat through without overcooking.
- Serve garnished with cilantro, fried onions, and chili pepper alongside cucumber salad and steamed rice.
Notes
For deeper flavor, let the shrimp marinate longer. Fresh ingredients significantly enhance the dish’s flavor.
