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