Best 10 Christmas Shrimp Curry Recipes

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Christmas shrimp curry is an adaptation of traditional shrimp curry, cooked by the Malays with a touch of Christmas cheer. The curry, cooked in coconut milk with plump shrimps, potatoes, and mild spices, has a festive touch with Christmas-themed decorations like Christmas tree biscuits and tomato bells. It is a delightful dish that warms the hearts and stomachs of all who taste it, bringing the spirit of Christmas and Malaysia together in a delicious union of flavors and tradition.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CURRY-COCONUT SHRIMP



Curry-Coconut Shrimp image

Jumbo shrimp in a lightly spiced coconut curry sauce. Serve over hot cooked brown rice.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon canola oil
½ cup minced onion
½ cup minced red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ cup light coconut milk
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large, nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, red pepper, and garlic until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Season with cumin, coriander, and curry powder. Cook for 1 more minute. Stir in coconut milk, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in shrimp, and increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir until shrimp is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Stir into shrimp mixture, and cook until sauce has thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in cilantro, and remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 175.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SHRIMP CURRY



Shrimp Curry image

Here's a tasty way to add seafood to your diet. It's great with chicken, too. Either way, your family will request this satisfying dish again and again! Agnes Ward - Stratford, ON

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup fat-free milk
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and curry in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat; add the shrimp, sugar, salt and ginger. Cook and stir over medium heat until shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

INDIAN SHRIMP CURRY



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This is a subtle yet richly flavored curry that complements shrimp perfectly. A very authentic taste, and a very easy meal to prepare when you are in a hurry. Make sure you pop the shrimp tails off before adding to skillet. Serve with rice.

Provided by Jacqueline B

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons peanut oil
½ sweet onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon red chili powder
1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound cooked and peeled shrimp
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the onion in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to cool slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and ground chile (see Note) to the onion and stir over low heat. Pour the tomatoes and coconut milk into the skillet; season with salt.
  • Cook the mixture at a simmer, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir the shrimp, fresh cilantro, and dried cilantro into the sauce mixture; cook another 1 minute before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 930.4 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

ERIC BOARDMAN CHRISTMAS SHRIMP CURRY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup minced onion
6 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder*
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups milk
4 cups cleaned, cooked shrimp (3 pounds raw)
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a double boiler. Add onion. Simmer until tender. Stir in flour and other dry ingredients. Gradually stir in chicken broth and milk. Cook over boiling water, stirring until thickened. (Could be 10 minutes). Add shrimp and lemon juice. Heat to serving temperature. (Be sure not to head too long or shrimp will over-cook and turn to rubber.)
  • Serve over fluffy rice with 2 or more accompaniments on top: chutney, shredded coconut, diced bananas, sliced avocado, pineapple chunks, bacon bits, salted almonds, Spanish peanuts, or currant jelly.

SHRIMP WITH CURRY SAUCE



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The curry and tomato sauce here is made from the liquid the shrimp are poached in.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound large shrimp
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 3-inch piece fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced crosswise (optional)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh ginger
8 cardamom pods
2 cups unsalted tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup nonfat yogurt
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon garam masala (a spice blend available at Indian groceries and specialty-food stores)
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped mint or cilantro
12 sprigs cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp, reserving shells and leaving tails intact. Cover; refrigerate.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic; cook, stirring often, until onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add shrimp shells, curry, lemongrass, ginger, and cardamom. Cook, stirring often, until shells are pink and mixture is very aromatic, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 4 cups water, tomato juice, and salt. Raise heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, skimming off scum as necessary, about 1 hour.
  • Combine the yogurt, cucumber, garam masala, lemon juice, and chopped mint or cilantro; cover with plastic and refrigerate.
  • Strain stock, pressing on solids, into a clean medium saucepan. Return to a boil. Reduce heat so stock is at a bare simmer. Add shrimp; poach, adjusting heat as needed to maintain a bare simmer, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a dish; cover with foil. Raise heat to medium high; simmer liquid until it is reduced by about half, about 20 minutes. Pour the sauce over shrimp; garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve with reserved cucumber relish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 g, Cholesterol 115 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g

RUTH REICHL SHRIMP CURRY



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This simple and delicious recipe was in Ruth Reichl's book "Comfort Me With Apples". It is a classic American style curry - easy to make and doubles or triples easily.

Provided by NannyMarvel

Categories     Curries

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 cup butter
4 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup coconut milk, stirred well
2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
2 lbs large shrimp, peel and deveined
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt and pepper
cooked rice and mango chutney
raisins, salted roasted peanuts, chopped candied ginger

Steps:

  • Cook the onion and garlic in the butter in a heavy 5 quart pot over moderate heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Add the spices and flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in the cream, coconut milk, broth and lime zest and bring just to a boil. Simmer the mixture, stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer, stirring, until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stire in the lime juice, and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle the curried shrimp over rice and top with garnishes as desired. Serve the mango chutney on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.5, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 277.9, Sodium 570.8, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 35.2

QUICK SHRIMP CURRY



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I like to serve optional toppings, such as limes, coconut and green onions, in bowls on the table. That way everyone can take what they enjoy. -Sharon Tipton, Casselberry, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked rice
Optional: Lime wedges, toasted coconut and chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, apple and celery; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in chicken stock, cream, curry powder, salt, mustard and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes., Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly reduced, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink, 6-8 minutes. Serve with rice and, if desired, optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 171mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SHRIMP CURRY



Shrimp Curry image

Wonderful taste and interesting mix of sweet raisins and hot pepper sauce! You can add more pepper sauce if you like it hot - like I do!

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Healthy

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 ounces peeled deveined fresh shrimp or 12 ounces peeled deveined frozen shrimp
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
2 cups hot cooked rice
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Rinse the shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  • In a 12-inch skillet cook onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic in hot oil until crisp-tender. Stir in undrained tomatoes, raisins, parsley, chili sauce, lemon juice, salt, hot pepper sauce, white pepper, curry powder and thyme. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Stir shrimp into tomato mixture. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes more or until shrimp turn pink.
  • Serve over rice. Sprinkle each serving with toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.9, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 129.3, Sodium 897.9, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 19.3, Protein 23.6

MILD SHRIMP CURRY



Mild Shrimp Curry image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds shrimp
1 ancho chile
1 large onion
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced (green part removed)
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground fennel seed
1 teaspoon ground cumin seed
1/2 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped

Steps:

  • Peel the shrimp, reserving the shells, and sprinkle them with salt. Rinse thoroughly, drain and repeat the process two more times. Blot dry with paper towels.
  • Tear the ancho chile in strips, discarding the seeds, and soak for 20 to 30 minutes in 1 cup hot water.
  • Place the shrimp shells in a large saucepan with half the onion, coarsely chopped, the celery and parsley. Add 5 cups water and bring to boil. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Chop the remaining half-onion and sautee in the vegetable oil until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and cook for one minute, then add the spices. Stir-fry for a minute, then add 1 cup of the shrimp stock. Boil rapidly for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, puree the ancho chile in its soaking liquid until smooth. Add to the sauce, along with the rest of the shrimp stock. Cook for 20 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the yogurt and heat through. Sprinkle with coriander and serve on basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 309, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1312 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FRANKIE HARDING'S CHICKEN OR SHRIMP CURRY



Frankie Harding's Chicken or Shrimp Curry image

Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     weekday, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
1 rib celery, thinly sliced
3 to 4 tablespoons hot curry powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (about 14 ounces) coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 Rome or McIntosh apple, chopped
2 tablespoons currant jelly
2 tablespoons mango chutney, puréed in food processor or blender
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, freshly poached in simmering stock until just cooked through (about 4 minutes) and cubed, or 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, steamed until just pink (about 3 minutes), peeled and deveined (reserve cooking broth
Heavy cream (optional)
Cooked white Basmati rice (allow 1 1/2 cups per person)
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
3 green onions, finely chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
1 crisp apple (like Fuji), coarsely chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, white and yolk sieved separately
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews, peanuts or pistachios, toasted
1/2 cup mango chutney
1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 banana, coarsely mashed (just before serving)

Steps:

  • To make the sauce: Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, carrot and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add curry and chili powders and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Whisk in flour, coconut milk and 1/3 cup water, raise heat to medium and whisk until just boiling. Whisk in salt, mace, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and then apple. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Push through a strainer with a metal spoon into a medium bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • When ready to serve, place the sauce in a saucepan and stir in currant jelly and chutney. Heat over medium heat until blended, whisking occasionally. Add chicken or shrimp, stir and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. If mixture is too thick, thin with chicken or shrimp cooking liquid or heavy cream. Serve with the rice and the condiments in separate bowls.

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp will give your curry the best flavor. If you can't find fresh shrimp, frozen shrimp will also work, but make sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Choose the right curry paste. There are many different types of curry paste available, so choose one that suits your taste. For a milder curry, choose a yellow or green curry paste. For a spicier curry, choose a red or Panang curry paste.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients. The recipe is just a starting point. Feel free to add more or less of any ingredient to suit your taste.
  • Serve with your favorite sides. Christmas Shrimp Curry can be served with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Christmas Shrimp Curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a festive meal. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender shrimp, this curry is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give Christmas Shrimp Curry a try. You won't be disappointed!

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