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Shrimp Curry

Looking for something a little bit different to serve this week? Try this flavorful shrimp curry! It’ll be sure to shake you out of your boring meal routine and might just become a new family favorite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 412kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet

Ingredients

For The Shrimp

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. shrimp (peeled)
  • 1 tsp. curry powder
  • 1 pinch chili powder

For The Sauce

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1½ cups chopped red onion
  • 2 large garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
  • 1½ cups passata (or tomato sauce, no sugar added)
  • 1 tsp. curry powder
  • ¼ tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • ½ tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp. granular sweetener (consider Sucanat, coconut sugar, date sugar, or monk fruit)
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • salt and pepper as needed
  • ¾ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream)
  • lime wedges (for garnish)
  • fresh, chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season with the curry and chili powder. Sear the shrimp for around 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
    2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 lb. shrimp, 1 tsp. curry powder, 1 pinch chili powder
    Shrimp sautéing in a skillet with oil.
  • Add the rest of the oil to the same pan and cook the onion until translucent, which will take around 5 minutes. Add the garlic cloves and cook for 1 more minute or until fragrant.
    1 tbsp. olive oil, 1½ cups chopped red onion, 2 large garlic cloves
    Garlic added to sautéing onions.
  • Add the passata (or tomato sauce) and the remaining spices and stir to combine. Cook until the sauce has darkened, around 6 minutes.
    1½ cups passata, 1 tsp. curry powder, ¼ tsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. ground coriander, ½ tsp. ground turmeric, 1 tsp. granular sweetener, 1 pinch ground cinnamon, salt and pepper
    Cream and ingredients added to curry sauce in a skillet.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the shrimp and toss to coat with the sauce. Remove from heat and serve.
    ¾ cup heavy cream
    Shrimp curry sauce in a skillet.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25the recipe | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 233mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1191IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 3mg