Coconut Curry Shrimp Recipe
This coconut curry shrimp recipe is the reason shrimp exist. Comforting, delicious, and just a joy to eat!
Growing up, I hated seafood. I didn’t like the smell, the flavor, or the texture. I also didn’t like the idea that the stuff cooking in the pan was somehow related to the goldfish I had at the time. It just seemed wrong to eat my goldfishy’s Mommy or Daddy. So fish was definitely off the menu for me.
I didn’t learn to appreciate good seafood until I got into my twenties. Which is strange, because my Grandfather was a fisherman as was my Father. My Mother cooked fish all the time. But I would have none of it, regardless of what was said, threatened, or promised.
Sadly, because I avoided it for so long, I never learned how to cook seafood properly. I just never picked up the knack for it, even after a solid decade of learning and teaching myself how to cook. In fact, if you click on the “Seafood” category here on my blog, you’ll see it’s my shortest category list on the entire blog. I’ve had a few successes which are posted, but not a lot where fish of any kind is concerned.
But then, one brave and adventurous evening, I ventured into the wonderful world of shrimp. To this day, it’s the only seafood I can cook with any reasonable amount of success.
That’s why this recipe came as such a surprise. It’s honestly the best shrimp dish I’ve ever had. The curry and coconut milk meld together in a tantalizing broth that will calm and soothe you all the way down. And oh ya, then there’s the yummy shrimp! In fact, I almost forgot I was eating green beans too!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth (no sugar added, low sodium is best)
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 2 lb. large shrimp (frozen, pre-cooked, tail off)
- 14 oz. can light coconut milk
- 1 lb. fresh green beans (not frozen)
- 3 medium green onions (diced)
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 4 tsp. curry powder
- ½ medium lemon
Instructions
- Use a small amount of the broth, in a separate bowl, to whisk in the starch until completely blended and smooth. Set aside.
- Combine all ingredients, except the cornstarch, in a large pot or pan, cover and bring to a boil.
- Once you have a nice rolling boil, remove the lid and continue to cook over medium to medium-high heat.
- It's done cooking when the shrimp are cooked through and the green beans are cooked to your liking.
- Now, slowly stir or whisk in the starch slurry, being sure to stir constantly as you add it to the pot. You should see a slight thickening in the broth.
- Wonderful served over brown rice.
Can’t wait to try this…I might do this this weekend and it seems so easy lol…
Michelle – It is easy!! Promise!
I am making this tonight. I love curry and just the other day while eating at the noodle and company I told my husband I wanted to learn more recipes using curry. Thank you, I love your blog.
Joy – That’s wonderful! I’m a big curry fan too! In fact, I sometimes hold myself back because I don’t want everyone else around here to get sick of it. But I could eat it all the time!
Looks like the perfect dish for a lazy cook trying to eat clean and be health. Friday night dinner I think (after a week of working)
Barb – Most definitely a fantastic Friday night dinner! Enjoy!
Oh i cant wait to try this!! A recipe with no gluten in it!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Tammy – You’re welcome! I hadn’t even thought of that. I’ll have to add it to the gluten free category!
I made this recipe this weekend and it turned out great! I actually could have done this with all vegetables because I absolutely love the curry sauce. I put it over couscous and it was really yummy. Thanks for sharing.
LaCrecia – That’s fabulous!! Thanks for trying my recipe!
I am going to make this! I wish I had the ingredients right now. Sounds so good!
Great recipe thank you!
Amy – Wonderful! Hope you enjoy it, it’s such a simple dish to make, and soooooo yummy!
Hi! First off, you have the most amazing blog ever! I have made so many of your recipies, and they all turned out great! I want to try this one, but I have a question. Do you have to peel the frozen shrimp before you cook them? I know thats a silly question, but I never made shrimp before! Thanks so much for all your inspiration! You are amazing!
Carol – Not a silly question at all! I don’t know a ton about seafood, but it’s been my experience that when you buy the frozen shrimp, they are usually prepared for you. Look for the “tail off” kind. And if worse comes to worse, ask your grocer or fish counter guy to help you. They can definitely point you in the right direction. Just ask for shrimp that is already cleaned. Enjoy!
Loved this! Now I cannot wait for my lunch tomorrow for leftovers. I put it over quinoa
Lydia – Oh yum!
Just found your blog and I think it’s great! Found this recipe and I can’t wait to try it…I’ve never cooked shrimp before and I saw another comment regarding frozen shrimp. My Q is: Do you need to defrost the shrimp before throw everything in the pot?
Thanks for any help you have and glad I found your blog!
Elaine – Welcome! No, I didn’t defrost them. I just tossed them in frozen. They defrost pretty quickly. Enjoy! 🙂
Just made this the other day and I loved it! I had an issue where I didn’t think there was enough liquid in the beginning, but then the shrimp started to defrost and voila! Quick, easy, yummy – my kind of meal!
Elaine – Yay!! Thanks for the feedback. I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
No, sorry.
I tried this recipe tonight as a special treat for Valentine’s Day for my husband and me. It was easy to prepare and tasted great! We will Definitely have this again!
Janet – That’s wonderful! I’m so happy you both enjoyed it!
Knie – This would not be good with regular milk. The coconut really helps make the flavor. It’s only spicy if you add spice. Hope you enjoy it.
made it tonight- was awesome!!! I halved the recipe and used jumbo shrimp-tail on. Delish and super easy:)
Kristen – Terrific! Glad you enjoyed it!
Dave – Great tip! Thanks!
Laura – It’s more “brothy” than creamy.
Awesome! Glad you both enjoyed it! 🙂
My pleasure! Enjoy!
Sure! Broccoli would be good. Even spinach might work.
My pleasure!
Easy and delicious! Thank you so much!