Best 9 Thai Shrimp Curry With A Kick Recipes

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Thai shrimp curry is a flavorful and aromatic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal taste preferences. You can add more or less spice, depending on your preference. If you are looking for a Thai shrimp curry recipe with a kick, there are many options available online and in cookbooks. This article will provide you with some tips on how to find the best recipe for your needs.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

THAI SHRIMP CURRY



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In this quick Thai-style shrimp curry, plump shrimp are simmered in a coconut sauce infused with aromatics and green curry paste.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 - 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
⅓ cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts, from 4-5 scallions
2 cloves garlic, minced
2½ tablespoons Thai green curry paste
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon dark or light brown sugar
2 pounds large, extra large (26-30 per lb) or jumbo (21-25 per lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined (see note), thawed if frozen
Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons), plus more lime wedges for serving
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, Thai basil, or Italian basil (or a combination)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 3 minutes. If the onions start to brown, reduce the heat to medium. Add the scallions, garlic, and green curry paste, and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes more. Add the coconut milk, water, fish sauce, and sugar and bring to a gentle boil. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the lime juice and sprinkle with the cilantro (or basil). Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary, and serve with jasmine rice.
  • Note: For the shrimp, I recommend buying frozen shrimp labeled "shell split and deveined." Most shrimp are cleaned and flash frozen shortly after being caught, so the "fresh" shrimp you see in the seafood case at the supermarket are typically thawed frozen shrimp. Who knows how long they've been sitting there, so you're better off buying frozen shrimp and defrosting it yourself. Come dinnertime, all you have to do is run the shrimp under water to defrost, and then peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299, Fat 18 g, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sugar 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 1372 mg, Cholesterol 191 mg

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

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.

THAI GREEN CURRY WITH SHRIMP



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Sweet coconut milk is balanced by serrano chiles, lemongrass and lime juice for a rich broth that perfectly poaches shrimp and vegetables.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 kaffir lime leaves, roughly torn
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup packed chopped cilantro stems and leaves, plus whole leaves, for serving
4 serrano chiles, seeded and roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic
2 shallots, quartered
One 1-inch-piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 stalk lemongrass (tender inner core from the bottom third only), roughly chopped
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce, plus more, optional
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
One 13 1/2-ounce can coconut milk
1 pound large head-on shrimp (about 12), peeled and deveined with heads and tails left on
Juice of 1 lime
12 small cherry tomatoes, halved
4 ounces snow peas, trimmed

Steps:

  • Put the kaffir lime leaves and 1/3 cup of the oil in a blender. Set at the blender's lowest speed, start the blender and slowly increase the speed to high. Blend for 25 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean small bowl and reserve. Clean the blender carafe.
  • Put the cilantro, chiles, garlic, shallots, ginger, lemongrass, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/3 cup water in the blender. Set at the blender's lowest speed, start the blender and slowly increase the speed to medium-high. Blend for 40 seconds to make a fine puree, stopping once to scrape down the sides of the carafe.
  • Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Carefully add the cilantro puree. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and olive green, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the fish sauce and brown sugar. Cook 1 minute more, then add the coconut milk and 1 1/4 cups water. Add more salt and fish sauce if desired. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 5 minutes.
  • Turn the heat to medium-low and add the shrimp and lime juice. Cover and cook until the undersides of the shrimp are beginning to turn pink, about 3 minutes. Flip the shrimp, cover and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and snow peas, cover and cook until the shrimp are pink on both sides and cooked through, about 1 minute more.
  • Ladle the curry into 4 soup bowls. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves and drizzle with some of the kaffir lime oil.

THAI CURRY WITH SHRIMP & COCONUT



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Thai and Vietnamese restaurants serve curried shrimp. I enjoy it so much that I decided to try my hand at making it at home. What a success! Everyone who tried my version asks for the recipe. -Ninette Holbrook, Orlando, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup cream of coconut
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice
3/4 cup salted peanuts
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally; remove from heat., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until onion is golden brown. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan., In the same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink., Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add onion and sauce mixtures; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice; sprinkle with peanuts and coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 49g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 1399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

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



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Categories     Food Processor     Ginger     Shrimp     Curry     Bok Choy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup chopped onion
3 large shallots, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped lemongrass* (from bottom 3 inches of about 5 peeled stalks)
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro stems
3 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk**
2 8-ounce bottles clam juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 head bok choy (about 1 1/2 pounds), white part cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, dark green part cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide slices
1 pound snow peas, stringed
2 3.5-ounce packages enoki mushrooms, trimmed
fresh basil
Cooked rice
*Chopped lemon grass is available at Southeast Asian markets and in the produce section of some markets.
**Canned unsweetened coconut milk available at Indian, Southeast Asian or Latin American markets and many supermarkets nationwide.

Steps:

  • Puree first 9 ingredients in processor until paste forms, occasionally scraping sides of bowl. Transfer curry paste to bowl. (Can be made 4 days ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Boil coconut milk and clam juice in heavy large saucepan until reduced to 2 cups, about 20 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add 6 tablespoons curry paste; stir 1 minute. Add shrimp and sautéuntil beginning to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to plate. Add reduced coconut milk mixture to same skillet; boil until mixture coats spoon thickly, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Add white part of bok choy; boil until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add snow peas; stir until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Return shrimp to sauce. Add green part of bok choy and mushrooms; toss until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with basil. Serve over rice.

THAI SHRIMP CURRY



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The holidays were delicious but they were also gut-busting! Lighten up this weekend and add an exotic flare to an everyday stir-fry with this easy-to-make Thai Shrimp Curry from College Inn. This is also great to whip up on a busy week night. The best part is that it uses the new Thai Coconut Curry broth which is fantastic!

Provided by adodd0184

Categories     Rice

Time 12m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 cups frozen stir fry vegetables, thawed
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups college inn thai coconut curry broth
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
cilantro (optional) or fresh basil, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet. Add shrimp; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Add vegetables; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in broth; add red pepper flakes. Add to skillet. Cook, stirring, until thickened.
  • Serve over noodles or rice and garnish with fresh basil and cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.7, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 168.8, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.1, Protein 23.1

THAI SHRIMP CURRY



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Categories     Shellfish     Tomato     Stir-Fry     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Shrimp     Winter     Boil     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 cup chopped green onions (about 8 small)
1 to 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste*
1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk*
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)*
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup diced plum tomatoes
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
Chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Heat peanut oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion; stir-fry until soft and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add green onions and curry paste; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, and sugar; bring to boil. Add tomatoes and boil 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook just until opaque in center, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Transfer curry to large shallow bowl. Garnish with cilantro. Serve, passing lime wedges separately.
  • *Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your curry.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spiciness of the curry to your taste. If you like it mild, use less chili paste or powder. If you like it hot, add more.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. They should be cooked through, but not rubbery.
  • Serve the curry with rice or noodles. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
  • Garnish the curry with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or basil. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Thai shrimp curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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