Best 6 Malaysian Shrimp Curry Recipes

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Malaysian shrimp curry is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine with the succulent taste of fresh shrimp. This delectable dish is a popular choice for both locals and tourists alike, and its unique blend of spices, herbs, and aromatics creates an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the essential information and step-by-step instructions you need to create an authentic and delicious Malaysian shrimp curry.

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GREEN CURRY SHRIMP



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Delicious shrimp curry made with Thai green curry paste. This authentic Green Curry Shrimp recipe takes 20 mins to make and tastes just like restaurants!

Provided by Rasa Malaysia

Categories     Thai Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 - 2 1/2 tablespoons green curry paste (use 2 1/2 tablespoons if you want it spicy)
1 cup water
1 lb. (0.4 kg) jumbo shrimp, shelled, deveined, tail-on
1/2 cup coconut milk
3/4 tablespoon fish sauce, add more to taste
1/2 tablespoon Thai palm sugar (preferred) or sugar, add more to taste
4 oz. (115 g) zucchinis, sliced and halved
2 oz. (56 g) red bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips
1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat up a small pot on high heat and add the cooking oil. When it's heated, saute the green curry paste for 10 seconds before adding the water. Bring the water to boil and add the shrimps.
  • As soon as the shrimps are cooked, add the coconut milk, fish sauce, palm sugar, zucchinis and red bell peppers. Cook for 1 minute, stir to mix well. Turn off the heat and add the chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 285 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 4 people, Sodium 1155 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar

MALAYSIAN SHRIMP CURRY



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Sunil Rabindranath's parents are both good cooks, which he says laid the foundation for his discovering "the pleasures of spices and exotic ingredients" when he came to the United States as a student 22 years ago.

Provided by Adapted from Sunil Rabindranath

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-inch piece peeled ginger root, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
5 macadamia nuts
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 pounds medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium red or yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (may substitute reduced-fat version)
1 1/2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • 1 For the spice paste: Using a food processor, blend all the ingredients until smooth, adding a little water if necessary
  • 2 Transfer to a small bowl and set aside
  • 3 For the curry: Rinse the shrimp in a colander and drain well
  • 4 In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil
  • 5 Add the spice paste, stirring, and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes
  • 6 Add the onion and cook until softened, stirring often, about 7 to 10 minutes
  • 7 (If the spice paste sticks, add a tablespoon or so of water
  • 8 ) Add the coconut milk, brown sugar and salt, increasing the heat to medium-high so that the mixture comes to a boil
  • 9 Add the shrimp and lime juice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is just cooked through, about 2 minutes
  • 10 (If the shrimp appears to be cooking too fast, reduce to medium
  • 11 ) Serve hot, with sprinkled with more lime juice as needed

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 21 g, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 172 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 573 mg, Sugar g

MALAYSIAN SHRIMP CURRY



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This shrimp curry over basmati rice incorporatesthe bright-yellow spice turmeric, as domany curries; coconut milk and tamarindgive it a distinctive flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
8 whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 piece (2 inches) peeled fresh ginger, sliced
6 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, very finely chopped
1 can (14 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons tamarind concentrate (or lemon juice)
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact
1/2 cup fresh Thai or regular basil leaves
6 cups cooked basmati rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Finely grind coriander, cumin, and peppercorns in a coffee or spice grinder; transfer to a bowl. Stir in paprika, cayenne, and turmeric. Process ginger, garlic, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor until smooth; stir into spices.
  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add spice paste; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add 1 1/4 cups water; bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 10 minutes. Uncover. Stir in coconut milk, salt, and tamarind. Simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp and basil, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are cooked through, about 8 minutes. Serve immediately over rice.

MALAYSIAN SHRIMP CURRY



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Yield serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
8 whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 piece (2 inches) peeled fresh ginger, sliced
6 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, very finely chopped
1 can (14 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons tamarind concentrate (or lemon juice)
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact
1/2 cup fresh Thai or regular basil leaves
6 cups cooked basmati rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Finely grind the coriander, cumin, and peppercorns in a coffee or spice grinder; transfer to a bowl. Stir in the paprika, cayenne, and turmeric. Process the ginger, garlic, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor until smooth; stir into the spices.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the onion; cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the spice paste; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add 1 1/4 cups water; bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 10 minutes. Uncover. Stir in the coconut milk, salt, and tamarind. Simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp and basil, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through, about 8 minutes. Serve immediately over rice.

MALAYSIAN SHRIMP CURRY



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So good it should be illegal! Serve over rice to sop up the wonderful sauce. From the Washington Post

Provided by lecole54

Categories     Malaysian

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 inch ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
5 macadamia nuts
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium red onions or 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (may substitute reduced-fat version)
1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • For the spice paste: Using a food processor, blend all the ingredients until smooth, adding a little water if necessary. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • For the curry: Rinse the shrimp in a colander and drain well.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the spice paste, stirring, and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onion and cook until softened, stirring often, about 7 to 10 minutes. (If the spice paste sticks, add a tablespoon or so of water.) Add the coconut milk, brown sugar and salt, increasing the heat to medium-high so that the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Add the shrimp and lime juice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is just cooked through, about 2 minutes. (If the shrimp appears to be cooking too fast, reduce to medium.) Serve hot, with sprinkled with more lime juice as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.8, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 214.9, Sodium 1557.1, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 25

MALAYSIAN CURRIED PRAWNS



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The amount of curry paste in this recipe does not overpower the flavor of the prawns and the coconut milk gives the sauce a richness. I have put that this serves 4 but it depends on how large the prawns are and how much you love prawns. You can also serve this as an appetizer, with the rice and on a plate--then it would serve 8.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 large prawns, peeled & deveined
1/2 onion
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 tablespoons dry white wine (or vermouth)
1 tablespoon curry paste
1/4 cup tomatoes, peeled, seeded & chopped (you may use canned but drain them well)
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)
1 tablespoon flour
1 (400 ml) can coconut milk (or use coconut milk powder and mix just over 1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon ketchup

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tbsp butter in a saucepan.
  • Add onion and sauté until transparent.
  • Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add flour and stir until fully incorporated, add ketchup, stir.
  • Add coconut milk slowly, stirring constantly, use a whisk so there are no lumps.
  • Add wine and curry paste and tomatoes.
  • Stir and simmer 10-15 minutes.
  • While the sauce is simmering melt the second tbsp of butter in a skillet and add prawns, sauté until they are deep pink (do not overcook prawns).
  • Add sauce and serve at once over rice or noodles.

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp will give your curry the best flavor. If you can't find fresh shrimp, frozen shrimp will work, but make sure to thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Use a variety of spices. The spices in this curry are what give it its unique flavor. Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices, such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it's important not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Serve with rice or bread. Malaysian shrimp curry is traditionally served with rice or bread. However, you can also serve it with noodles or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Malaysian shrimp curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. With its flavorful spices and creamy coconut milk, this curry is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give Malaysian shrimp curry a try!

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