Best 12 Coconut Curry Shrimp Mchuzi Wa Kamba Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the tantalizing flavors of coconut curry shrimp mchuzi wa kamba, a delectable East African dish that blends the vibrant taste of coconut milk with the piquant heat of curry. This culinary journey transports you to the shores of Kenya and Tanzania, where aromatic spices and fresh seafood come together in a symphony of flavors. Embark on a culinary adventure as we uncover the secrets of preparing this mouthwatering dish, exploring the best recipes that capture the essence of coconut curry shrimp mchuzi wa kamba.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT SHRIMP CURRY



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This Coconut Shrimp Curry features delicious shrimp in a coconut curry that's perfect over cooked rice and ready in only 25 minutes! Super easy, made all in one pot and packs tons of flavor!

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound extra-large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground )
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground )
½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon curry powder
14½ ounce diced tomatoes
13½ ounce coconut milk
2 tablespoon cilantro (for garnish (or parsley))
cooked rice for serving

Steps:

  • In a small bowl toss the shrimp with the marinade ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • While the shrimp is marinating, heat the oil in a medium size skillet. To it add the onion, and cook for 2 or 3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent. Stir in the garlic, ginger, pepper, salt, coriander, turmeric and curry powder. Cook for another minute.
  • Add the diced tomatoes with juices and all, the coconut milk, stir and bring to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the shrimp with the accumulated juices from the marinade and cook for another 2 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  • Serve over hot rice and garnish with cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 598 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP (CREAMY, THAI RED CURRY)



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An easy recipe for Coconut Curry Shrimp with Red Thai Coconut Milk curry. Only 25 minutes kitchen to dinner table, this Thai curry recipe yields creamy, fragrant red curry broth, succulent shrimp with distinct Thai basil flavor. It is a speedy fix for any day chili night dinner. Gluten free, Low-fat with lean-protein, and Dairy-free. Coconut Curry Shrimp is one of our top favorite curry to order in Thai Restaurants. Specially the flavorful and fragrant Red Curry, lean-protein shrimp and veggies makes me happy that even when eating-out, our choice of meal is healthier, full of veggies yet SO delicious. No wonder, everyone loves Red Curry!! Good news! With this recipe, now you don't need to order from restaurant. Prepare it at home. It needs only 10 minutes prep.So, let's make some Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp for dinner tonight!(Oh, if you like Thai curries? Don't forget to checkout my collection of all Homemade Thai Curry Pastes and many popular/variation of Thai curry recipes.)This recipe is super special because by making at home, we; 1) save money, 2) save time 2) prepare super-quick and delicious restaurant favorite at home - much faster than order-and-wait-for-delivery. That's the whole purpose of ChefDeHome - cook restaurant favorites at home, affordable, healthy and delicious!CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE THAI CURRYThese Curry recipe is very flexible. You can use any Thai Curry flavor. I often use the exact same recipe and just change the Thai curry paste: Green Curry Paste, Red Curry Paste, and Yellow Curry Paste. Pick the one you like and make Coconut Shrimp Yellow Curry/Or Green Curry. Note: When time-pressed, and out of homemade curry pastes, I use Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste. It is 100% gluten free and vegan.Tip: You can also replace Shrimp with tofu for a Vegetarian Red Curry. (Check fish sauce substitute in Recipe Card Notes)Let me summarize why should you try this recipe tonight:1. Coconut Milk - Creamy restaurant-style Red Curry without cream. You can keep low-fat with lite Coconut Milk.2. Thai Curry - Use any Thai curry flavor. I used Red Curry. Green and Yellow works perfect. 3. Curry with succulent lean shrimp which makes it more lean and healthy weeknight dinner. Gluten free, Nuts Free (only tree nut - coconut used).4. Shrimp cooks super fast, so curry comes together perfectly in 25 minutes. Still bursting with sweet and spicy Thai curry flavors.5. Curry stays good for up-to a 1-2 days in refrigerator. You can also make just the Red Curry Sauce and it will stay good for 3-4 days. Add protien of choice when reheating.Let's head to directions and enjoy this easy recipe for Coconut Curry Shrimp for dinner. (Don't forget to serve Jasmine Rice on the side.)Wish you a wonderful start of the week.-Savita

Provided by Savita

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp Thai Curry Paste, Red Thai Curry Paste. See Note 2 for homemade paste recipe
1 lbs Shrimp, cleaned, deveined, shelled medium shrimp
14 Oz Coconut milk, unsweetened, organic low-fat lite coconut milk
1 tbsp Sugar
1 Lime
1 tbsp Fish Sauce, See Note 1 for substitutes
1 Red Bell Pepper, cored and thin sliced
1 Cup Mix Vegetables, such as snap peas, broccoli, baby corn
1/4 Bunch Basil, preferably Thai basil
Rice, cooked white Jasmine rice, for serving
1/2 tsp Paprika, sweet or medium, not smoked
Salt, adjust per taste

Steps:

  • Bring to boil 1/2 cup coconut milk in a deep saute pan on medium heat. Add Thai red curry paste, 2 springs of Thai basil (do not chop/tear basil), paprika, and sugar and boil stirring often until paste is fragrant and coconut milk reduces to half. (4-5 minutes)
  • Add remaining coconut milk, and vegetables (See Note 1). Bring to rolling boil on medium heat. Now add shrimp. Cook stirring often to prevent sticking at bottom, for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
  • Take off heat. Fish-out and discard the cooked Thai basil stems (if still intact). Stir-in the fish sauce, 1 tsp lime juice, and remaining fresh Thai basil leaves. Now, taste and adjust salt, lime juice. Serve over rice with extra lime wedges for a delicious Thai Red Curry and rice dinner.

CURRY-COCONUT SHRIMP



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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

COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons salted butter
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined raw shrimp (I used U10, but any size is fine)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon curry powder
One 13 1/2-ounce can coconut milk (I used A Taste of Thai brand)
2 tablespoons honey, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
Juice of 1 lime, or more to taste
12 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
Hot sauce, as needed, optional
Cooked basmati rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large skillet (I used nonstick) over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, turning them over halfway through, until fully cooked, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the garlic and onions to the skillet and stir to cook for 2 minutes. Sprinkle the curry powder over the onions and continue cooking, stirring, for another couple of minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low and pour in the coconut milk, stirring to combine. Add the honey, salt and lime juice, and allow the sauce to heat up until bubbling gently. Add the shrimp to the sauce, tossing to coat, and allow it to simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste the sauce and add more salt, lime juice or honey, depending on your taste. Stir in the basil. (Add hot sauce if you want a little kick.)
  • Serve the shrimp and sauce over a bed of cooked basmati rice, garnishing with more basil. Delicious!

COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP (MCHUZI WA KAMBA)



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One of many traditional Swahilli-seafood dishes from Zanzibar Island. The use of Indian-style curry is indicative of Zanzibar's history as a crossroads of trade. This recipe comes from mormon.org

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     African

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 -2 1/2 lbs shrimp (peeled)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 onion (chopped)
2 red bell peppers (chopped-green pepper can be substituted)
7 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup tomatoes (seeded & chopped)
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
2 -3 teaspoons garam masala (curry powder)
1 -2 tablespoon tamarind paste (lemon juice can be substituted)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 T. oil in skillet over high heat, sear shrimp for a few seconds, add salt and pepper; reduce heat to medium, add onion and peppers, saute until translucent; add garlic and saute 1-2 minute more.
  • Add tomatoes, coconut milk,curry, tamarind paste, salt & pepper, bring to a boil; then reduce to low for 6-8 minute.
  • Serve with rice or boiled potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.7, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 478, Sodium 2192.3, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 63.1, Protein 54.6

SHRIMP COCONUT CURRY



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Provided by Maneet Chauhan

Time 25m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
8 fresh curry leaves
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon sambar masala powder or curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Table salt, to taste
One 14-ounce can coconut milk
12 colossal shrimp (13/15), shelled with tails on
Basmati rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds. As soon as they begin to sputter, add the curry leaves, onions and ginger; saute until the onions are golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add the chili powder, sambar masala, 1/4 teaspoon of the turmeric and some salt and saute for 1 minute. Add the coconut milk and simmer until the mixture is slightly thickened and has turned a deeper shade of gold, about 5 minutes.
  • Pat dry the shrimp. Combine the remaining 1/4 teaspoon turmeric and some salt in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Heat the remaining tablespoon vegetable oil in a second large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook, tossing occasionally, until pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the shrimp to the coconut curry. Serve over rice.

COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP



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Here's a shrimp dish with sweet coconut milk, complemented by the spiciness of curry. Jasmine rice makes a fragrant bed for the sumptuous stir-fry. -Cindy Romberg, Mississauga, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked jasmine rice
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in 2 tablespoons coconut milk mixture until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm., Add the red pepper, onions and remaining coconut milk mixture to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add shrimp and cilantro; heat through. Serve with rice and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 13g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 841mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

MTUZI WA SAMAKI (EAST AFRICAN FISH IN COCONUT CURRY)



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Make and share this Mtuzi Wa Samaki (East African Fish in Coconut Curry) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     African

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons oil
2 -2 1/2 lbs white fish fillets, cut into serving portions
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
2 -3 teaspoons garam masala or 2 -3 teaspoons curry powder
1 -2 tablespoon tamarind paste or 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet or pot. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Sear the fish fillets on both sides and remove to a plate. Do not cook through.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions and peppers. Sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes more.
  • Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, garam masala or curry powder, tamarind paste or lemon juice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the fish fillets, cover and continue to simmer until the fish is cooked through, 5-10 minutes. Serve with rice, ugali, boiled potatoes, boiled cassava or chapatti.
  • Variations: Mtuzi wa Kamba (Shrimp in coconut curry): substitute shrimp for the fish. There is no need to sear the shrimp initially.

COCONUT-CURRY SHRIMP AND COUSCOUS



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Whipping up this Thai-inspired curry is faster than waiting for takeout. The secret? Teaming quick-cooking ingredients including fresh shrimp, frozen peas, and couscous with the flavor bomb that is red curry paste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
Coarse salt
3 tablespoons red curry paste
1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
1 pound cocktail tomatoes, such as Campari (about 12), halved
1 1/4 cups couscous (8 ounces)
2 cups frozen peas (10 ounces)
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Fresh basil leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high; swirl in oil. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in curry paste and cook 30 seconds. Stir in coconut milk, 1 cup water, and another 1/2 teaspoon salt. Squeeze tomatoes' juices into curry mixture, then drop in tomatoes and boil 3 minutes. Stir in couscous and peas. Scatter shrimp on top, in a single layer; return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until shrimp are opaque and just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve, with basil scattered on top and drizzled with oil.

COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP RECIPE BY TASTY



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The next time you want to impress your date, try this simple yet elegant shrimp curry. It's creamy and tangy, with the perfect hint of spice.

Provided by Matt Ciampa

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 small yellow onion, diced
½ red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 ½ teaspoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 tablespoon maggi, (chicken bouillon powder)
1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
brown rice, for serving
fresh cilantro leaf, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the red and green bell peppers. Cook until slightly softened, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, lemon juice, pepper, salt, sugar, curry powder, and maggi and mix well. Bring to boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the flavors start to meld together.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, until pink and opaque.
  • Serve the curry with brown rice and garnish with cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 50 grams, Sugar 9 grams

SHRIMP IN COCONUT CURRY



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Basmati rice makes an excellent complement to this spicy curry dish. You can flavor the rice by adding a bay leaf, a cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods to the pot.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons oil
1 small onion, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 small cloves)
2 tablespoons minced ginger (1-inch piece)
1 can (13 1/2 ounces) coconut milk
20 large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled and deveined, tails intact
1/2 small green chile pepper, such as serrano or jalepeno, thinly sliced into rings, seeds removed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
12 fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and saute until translucent.
  • Add coconut milk, and simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add shrimp and chile pepper, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is fully cooked, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

COCONUT-SHRIMP CURRY



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Shrimp marinated in a mild curry, with the slight hint of coconut.

Provided by aggie889

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups water
1 cup shredded coconut
¼ cup oil
2 curry leaves, or to taste
4 green chile peppers, chopped
2 medium onion, minced
1 teaspoon ginger paste
½ teaspoon garlic paste
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 ½ teaspoons sambar powder
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a large bowl. Add water to make a fine paste. Add shrimp and toss, making sure shrimp are well coated. Refrigerate while making the sauce.
  • Combine water and coconut in a microwave-safe bowl and cook in the microwave oven for 1 hour. Strain and reserve water; discard coconut. Set coconut water aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add curry leaf and chile peppers. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add onion and cook until browned, adding water as needed to prevent sticking, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add ginger paste and garlic paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add coriander, sambar powder, and turmeric and stir for 1 minute. Add reserved coconut water and marinated shrimp. Cook until shrimp are curled and opaque, adding more water as needed, about 5 minutes more. Season with black pepper and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 610.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your curry.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Curry is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. They should be cooked through, but not rubbery.
  • Serve the curry with a side of rice or naan bread. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

This coconut curry shrimp recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy coconut sauce is flavored with a variety of spices, and the shrimp are cooked to perfection. Serve this curry with a side of rice or naan bread, and you'll have a meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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