Best 4 Low Fat Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Recipes

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Thai coconut curry shrimp is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its rich and creamy coconut milk sauce and tender shrimp, this dish is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. If you're looking for a low-fat version of this classic Thai dish, there are a few simple substitutions you can make that will reduce the fat content without sacrificing any of the flavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

RED THAI COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP



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Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tsp oil
4 scallions (whites and greens separated, chopped)
1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
6 oz light coconut milk
2 tsp fish sauce
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium-high.
  • Add scallion whites and red curry paste and sauté one minute.
  • Add shrimp and garlic, season with salt and cook about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk, fish sauce and mix well.
  • Simmer about 2-3 minutes, until shrimp is cooked through.
  • Remove from heat, mix in scallion greens and cilantro.
  • Serve over rice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4th, Calories 135 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Protein 18.5 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g

LOW-FAT THAI COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP



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I found this recipe back in 2005 on a Canadian website called Just Add Milk (which doesn't seem to exist anymore). I've skipped the sake or sherry every time and it still turns out amazing.

Provided by ScrappieDoo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb medium raw shrimp, deveined
1 tablespoon sake or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced
1 red onions or 1 yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (red, yellow or green)
cooking spray
1 cup 1% low-fat milk, evaporated nonfat milk or 1 cup half & half light cream
1 tablespoon peanut butter
2 -2 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 tablespoon sake or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Toss shrimp gently with soy sauce. Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook. Mix cornstarch with an equal amount of cold water and set aside.
  • Combine sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Lightly spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and preheat over medium-high for 2 minutes. Add shrimp, garlic and ginger and stir-fry until shrimp turn bright pink, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a large plate or platter.
  • Reduce heat to medium and saute pepper and onion until onions begin to separate and pepper brightens, about 2 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and return shrimp to pan. Stirring, add sauce to shrimp and bring to low boil. Stirring constantly, add cornstarch/water mixture. After sauce has thickened, about 60 seconds; reduce heat to low. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary; remove from heat and serve over rice.

THAI COCONUT CURRY WITH SHRIMP



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This Thai coconut curry is a yummy take on green curry! It's a recipe you can be creative with if you want but it's wonderful just as-is! It's surprisingly easy and very fun to make! Serve over steamed white rice.

Provided by ash77

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
4 tablespoons green curry paste (such as Thai Kitchen®)
2 cups chicken broth
¼ cup chopped fresh Thai basil
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring coconut milk and curry paste to a boil in a large saucepan; boil for 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, Thai basil, mint, garlic, brown sugar, pepper flakes, dried basil, curry powder, and fresh ginger. Return to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes.
  • Add bamboo shoots and bell peppers; boil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until all flavors have combined, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Saute until shrimp is bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer shrimp into the simmering sauce and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 991.3 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

Tips:

  • Prep Ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help the cooking process go smoothly.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your curry will taste. If possible, use fresh shrimp, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Don't Overcook the Shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Use a Good Quality Coconut Milk: The coconut milk is the base of this curry, so it's important to use a good quality brand. Look for coconut milk that is thick and creamy.
  • Add Vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to this curry, such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers.
  • Serve with Rice: This curry is traditionally served with rice. However, you can also serve it with noodles or quinoa.

Conclusion:

This low-fat Thai coconut curry shrimp is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

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