Best 7 Skinny Thai Shrimp And Quinoa Curry Recipes

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Are you craving something delicious and healthy? Look no further than skinny Thai shrimp and quinoa curry. This dish is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a great option for a guilt-free meal.

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

THAI SHRIMP CURRY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 48

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 medium carrots, trimmed and shredded
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste, recipe follows
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons palm sugar or light brown sugar
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons chopped Thai basil leaves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Cooked jasmine rice, accompaniment
Sprigs fresh cilantro, garnish
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 medium carrots, trimmed and shredded
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste, recipe follows
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons palm sugar or light brown sugar
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons chopped Thai basil leaves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Cooked jasmine rice, accompaniment
Sprigs fresh cilantro, garnish
12 dry Thai chili peppers or other small red peppers, seeded and soaked in warm water 30 minutes
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup chopped garlic
3 stalks lemon grass, tough outer leaves and tops removed, tender stalks minced
3 tablespoons peeled and chopped fresh ginger root, or galanga
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro stems
2 teaspoons chopped lime zest, preferably Kaffir lime
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
12 dry Thai chili peppers or other small red peppers, seeded and soaked in warm water 30 minutes
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup chopped garlic
3 stalks lemon grass, tough outer leaves and tops removed, tender stalks minced
3 tablespoons peeled and chopped fresh ginger root, or galanga
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro stems
2 teaspoons chopped lime zest, preferably Kaffir lime
1 teaspoon shrimp paste

Steps:

  • In a large wok or saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic, and stir-fry until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stirring, add the fish sauce and sugar, then the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the basil and cilantro.
  • Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with cilantro sprigs.
  • In a large wok or saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic, and stir-fry until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stirring, add the fish sauce and sugar, then the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the basil and cilantro.
  • Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with cilantro sprigs.
  • In a skillet, dry roast the coriander and peppercorns over low heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove and let cool. Grind in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
  • Return the pan to medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Drain the chiles, reserving the liquid, and roughly chop.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients with about 1/4 cup of the reserved soaking liquid. Process to make a smooth paste, scraping down the sides several times and adding more liquid through the top 1 tablespoon at a time with the motor running.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to use. Paste will keep refrigerated for up to 1 month.
  • In a skillet, dry roast the coriander and peppercorns over low heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove and let cool. Grind in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
  • Return the pan to medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  • Drain the chiles, reserving the liquid, and roughly chop.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients with about 1/4 cup of the reserved soaking liquid. Process to make a smooth paste, scraping down the sides several times and adding more liquid through the top 1 tablespoon at a time with the motor running.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to use. Paste will keep refrigerated for up to 1 month.

GREEN CURRY WITH SHRIMP



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My wife Sarah introduced me to Thai curry before we were married, and now I like to make it for her! Starting with store-bought Thai green curry paste-which contains a blend of lemongrass, ginger or galangal, herbs and aromatics-makes it quick enough for even a weeknight meal.

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons peanut oil
1 pound 16/20-count shrimp, deveined and shells removed
1 small yellow onion, sliced thin
1 jalapeno, sliced thin
Kosher salt
2 to 3 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
1/2 cup chicken stock
One 15-ounce can coconut milk
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon palm sugar or light brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, sliced thin
1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Add 2 tablespoons oil to a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and par-cook by searing each side for about 1 minute, making sure to not crowd the skillet. Remove the shrimp to a plate and set aside. Return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil along with the onions, jalapenos and a pinch of salt and cook until they start to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Add the green curry paste and stir to combine; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock to deglaze the skillet, stirring. Add the coconut milk, fish sauce and sugar and mix well. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp to the curry and cook until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Ladle the curry into a serving bowl and garnish with the basil, mint and peanuts. Serve with steamed rice-a perfect combination.

THAI SHRIMP AND CLAM CURRY



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This sweet-hot Thai recipe can be made with shrimp or chicken and cooks up in minutes. Increase chile sauce and ginger for spicier flavor. Serve in shallow bowls over steamed brown rice.

Provided by Susan Forbes Marden

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 large onion, halved and sliced lengthwise
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red chile paste, or more to taste
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
4 large fresh cherrystone clams, scrubbed
¼ cup chicken broth, or more as needed
1 fresh lime
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided, or more to taste
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat peanut oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and red bell pepper; saute until softened, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add ginger and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in red chile paste and coconut milk. Add the clams and simmer until flavors combine, 3 to 5 minutes. If curry appears too thick, stir in chicken broth.
  • Finely grate zest from the lime. Stir half of the zest into the curry along with fish sauce and brown sugar. Squeeze some lime juice into the curry. Stir in half of the basil and shrimp; simmer curry until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Thin the curry with more chicken broth if needed.
  • Scoop clams out of the curry, draining their juice back into the saucepan, and discard. Mix in remaining lime zest and basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 97.4 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 291.4 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

SPICY COCONUT SHRIMP WITH QUINOA



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Help yourself to a plate full-generous servings are still lower in calories and big on protein. If you have company, you can add a salad and call it a day. -Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
SHRIMP:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cups fresh snow peas (about 7 ounces), trimmed
3 tablespoons light coconut milk
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine quinoa, water and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in ginger, curry powder, cumin, salt and cayenne; cook 1 minute longer., Add shrimp and snow peas to skillet; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and snow peas are crisp-tender. Stir in coconut milk and orange juice; heat through. Serve with quinoa; top each serving with coconut and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THAI SHRIMP CURRY



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This is one of Emeril's recipes however, I've cut a corner or two by using purchased red curry, which you should add according to taste. NOTE: Here's RZ suggested substiution for Fish Sauce: 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce = 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce = 1 tbsp fish sauce

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Thai

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup chopped shallot
1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
2 medium carrots, trimmed and shredded
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (or to taste)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons chopped Thai basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
cooked jasmine rice, accompaniment
1 sprig fresh cilantro, garnish

Steps:

  • In a large wok or saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shallots, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic, and stir-fry until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Stirring, add the fish sauce and sugar, then the coconut milk and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the basil and cilantro.
  • Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with cilantro sprigs.

THAI SHRIMP CURRY WITH A KICK



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Shrimp, mushrooms and tomatoes simmered in a coconut-curry broth, with a bit of a 'kick.' I like to serve this with Jasmine rice, but any rice will do!

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hunt's

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

24 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup finely diced red onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot
1 lime, juiced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (14.5 ounce) can Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, drained
1 cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
8 leaves Thai basil, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, quartered

Steps:

  • Sprinkle shrimp with salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Add the lime juice and shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 1 minute per side. Transfer shrimp to a small bowl.
  • Pour diced tomatoes, mushrooms, chicken broth, and crushed red pepper into the pan. Cook until mushrooms begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the coconut milk, curry powder, fish sauce, and Thai basil. Cook until mixture has heated through. Transfer shrimp back to the pan, and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Serve with a lime wedge and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 192.8 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.8 g, Sodium 1221.2 mg, Sugar 6 g

SKINNY THAI SHRIMP AND QUINOA CURRY



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340 total calories• 88% less sat fat than the original recipe. This quinoa may have shrimp, but it's not shrimpy. Get ready to fill up on this whole grain goodness.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fresh or frozen large shrimp
1 cup dry quinoa or whole wheat couscous*
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 ounces frozen snap peas, thawed, trimmed, and halved lengthwise (2 cups)
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons unsweetened light coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup snipped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp; rinse and pat dry. Set aside. To prepare quinoa, rinse in cold water and drain in a fine-mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to boiling; add quinoa. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. When all of the water is absorbed, remove quinoa from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Add ginger, curry powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add shrimp and peas, stirring to coat with the spices. Cook and stir about 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Stir in orange juice, coconut milk, and salt; heat through.
  • Serve shrimp mixture with quinoa or couscous. Top each serving with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For a creamier curry, use coconut milk instead of water. If using coconut milk, reduce the amount of water to 1 cup.
  • To make the curry spicier, add more curry paste or red pepper flakes. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick.
  • If you don't have any curry paste on hand, you can make your own by blending together some fresh ginger, garlic, lemongrass, chili peppers, and cumin.
  • Be sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove any bitterness.
  • For a heartier curry, add some cooked chicken, tofu, or vegetables.
  • Serve the curry with rice, quinoa, or naan bread.
  • Garnish the curry with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and peanuts.

Conclusion:

This skinny Thai shrimp and quinoa curry is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give this curry a try. You won't be disappointed!

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