Best 10 Mild Shrimp Curry Recipes

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Shrimp curry is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be tailored to meet a variety of dietary needs and preferences. Whether you are looking for a mild, creamy curry or a spicy, robust one, there is a shrimp curry recipe out there to suit your taste. With its vibrant colors, aromatic spices, and succulent shrimp, shrimp curry is a surefire crowd-pleaser that is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

AUTHENTIC AND EASY SHRIMP CURRY



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This is a home-style South Indian shrimp curry recipe from my husband's family. It is simple and quick to make. It contains no coconut so is not sweet, just mostly juicy and as hot as you like it. Serve with basmati rice or an Indian flatbread.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
10 fresh curry leaves
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
⅔ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tomato, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon garam masala
chopped fresh cilantro to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan over nearly high heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until browned. Mix in the curry leaves, then season with the ginger garlic paste, coriander and salt. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Season with salt and turmeric, then mix in the tomato, chile powder, shrimp and water. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until shrimp are opaque. Taste and adjust salt and chile powder if necessary. Season with garam masala, stir and remove from the heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with flat bread or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 276.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 734 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

MILD SHRIMP CURRY



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
1 10-ounce package frozen peas
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Bring a quart of water to boil and add the shrimp and the turmeric. Cook three to four minutes, then drain the shrimp, reserving the cooking water.
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet and saute the onion for about 10 minutes, until it is lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for half a minute.
  • Turn down the heat and add the cumin, coriander and paprika. Cook 10 seconds, stirring, then add a cup of the shrimp cooking water. Cook 10 minutes, then add remaining shrimp cooking water and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick (about 20 minutes).
  • Add shrimp and peas and heat through. Stir in the yogurt and heat it through. Correct seasoning, sprinkle shrimp with coriander and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 318, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1378 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MILD SHRIMP CURRY



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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

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!

CURRIED SHRIMP WITH COCONUT MILK



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoons Madras curry powder
2 cloves garlic, minced or pureed
3-inch piece of ginger, grated (2 tablespoons)
1 red pepper, cut into julienne
1 chayote squash (christophine), diced
One 13-ounce can coconut milk
1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves only
Juice of 1/2 lime, freshly squeezed

Steps:

  • Heat large skillet over medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon butter. When foam subsides, add shrimp and cook until they just turn pink. Remove from pan and reserve. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to pan. When it melts, add onions and stir; cook 5 minutes until softened. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, curry powder, garlic and ginger over the onions, reduce heat to low, and cook gently 5 minutes until onions are softened and translucent. Add red pepper and chayote and cook 5 minutes. Add about 2/3 of the coconut milk and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes to bring flavors together. Add shrimp back to skillet along with scallions, cilantro leaves and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning adding more pepper if necessary, adding more coconut milk if desired for a soupier consistency. Serve over rice.

CURRIED RICE WITH SHRIMP



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One-pot cooking helps heighten flavor. In this recipe, rice, carrots, and shrimp simmer in delicious curry seasoning.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Curries

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 cup long-grain white rice
kosher salt and pepper
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and curry and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 2 minutes.
  • Add the rice, 2 1/2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and nestle them in the partially cooked rice. Cover and cook until the shrimp are opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes. Fold in the basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 214.9, Sodium 991.1, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 27.6

SHRIMP CURRY



Shrimp Curry image

This simple shrimp curry uses yellow curry powder and coconut milk.

Categories     Shellfish     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Shrimp     Curry     Gourmet     Quick and Healthy

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, quartered
1 (2-inch-long) piece fresh ginger, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (preferably Madras)
1 to 2 fresh serrano chiles, halved lengthwise
1 cup water
1 (14-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk (not low fat)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 lb large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb)
Accompaniment: cooked basmati rice
Garnish: lime wedges

Steps:

  • Pulse onion and ginger in a food processor until finely chopped. Cook onion mixture with salt and sugar in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder and chiles and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Stir in water, coconut milk, and lime juice and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • While sauce simmers, peel shrimp (devein if desired) and season with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add salt to taste and serve immediately.

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.

CURRY SHRIMP



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I created this Indian-style shrimp when we were entertaining some friends, one of our favorite things to do. It works on the stovetop or the grill. -Shana Conradt, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/3 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic and curry powder; cook and stir 30-60 seconds longer or until shrimp turn pink., Remove from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right shrimp. Fresh, wild-caught shrimp are the best choice for this curry. Avoid using frozen or farmed shrimp, as they can be tough and flavorless.
  • Use a good quality curry paste. The curry paste is the key to the flavor of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a paste that is made with fresh ingredients and has a good balance of spices.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spice level. This recipe is written for a mild curry, but you can easily adjust the spice level by adding more or less curry paste. If you're not sure how spicy you like your food, start with a small amount of paste and add more to taste.
  • Use fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables will give your curry the best flavor. If you can't find fresh vegetables, you can use frozen or canned vegetables, but they won't be as good.
  • Cook the shrimp properly. Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it's important to not overcook it. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the curry with your favorite sides. Curry is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular choices include rice, noodles, and naan bread.

Conclusion:

Mild shrimp curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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