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Thai Inspired Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe

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This Thai Inspired Creamy Coconut Shrimp recipe blends succulent shrimp with rich coconut milk, Thai spices, and herbs for a quick, flavor-packed dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion, this Thai coconut shrimp recipe brings restaurant-quality taste to your table in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk

  • 1 tbsp red Thai curry paste

  • 1 tbsp fish sauce

  • 1 tsp brown sugar

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

  • Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)

Instructions

  • Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  • Add garlic, ginger, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.

  • Stir in red Thai curry paste and cook for 1 minute.

  • Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.

  • Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

  • Squeeze in lime juice and stir.

 

  • Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Notes

You can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a variation. Adjust curry paste to desired spice level.

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