Shrimp Curry

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Shrimp Curry
30 min.
4
572kcal

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If you're looking for a quick and tantalizing meal that brings the vibrant flavors of the tropics right to your kitchen, this Shrimp Curry is the perfect choice. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal dish for a busy weekday lunch or a cozy dinner with friends and family. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe offers a harmonious blend of spices that will awaken your taste buds and delight your senses.

The star of this dish is the succulent shrimp, which absorb the rich, creamy coconut milk infused with zesty lime juice and aromatic curry powder. Enhanced by the fresh bite of ginger and the subtle heat from serrano chiles, this curry strikes the perfect balance between spicy and comforting. It’s served alongside fluffy basmati rice, making every bite a delicious experience that’s hard to resist.

With only 572 calories per serving, this dish provides a satisfying yet light option for any meal. Plus, the vibrant colors and aromatic spices make it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Whether you’re new to cooking or a seasoned chef, this Shrimp Curry is sure to impress your family and friends. Dive into the delightful world of homemade curry and elevate your dining experience with this quick and easy recipe!

Ingredients

  • servings accompaniment: basmati rice cooked
  • 1.5 teaspoons curry powder (preferably Madras)
  • inch ginger fresh peeled
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • servings garnish: lime wedges 
  • large onion quartered
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  •  to 2 serrano chiles fresh halved lengthwise
  • lb shrimp in shell per lb)
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • 14 oz coconut milk unsweetened low fat canned (not )
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Pulse onion and ginger in a food processor until finely chopped. Cook onion mixture with salt and sugar in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder and chiles and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Stir in water, coconut milk, and lime juice and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. While sauce simmers, peel shrimp (devein if desired) and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add shrimp to sauce and simmer, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add salt to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories572kcal
Protein18.9%
Fat58.45%
Carbs22.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.52
Glycemic Load
25.15
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
15.097391138906%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.77mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
1.88mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
7.88mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:571.63kcal
28.58%
Fat:38.22g
58.8%
Saturated Fat:23.23g
145.19%
Carbohydrates:33.33g
11.11%
Net Carbohydrates:29.78g
10.83%
Sugar:5.66g
6.29%
Cholesterol:182.57mg
60.86%
Sodium:446.85mg
19.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.81g
55.62%
Manganese:1.41mg
70.6%
Copper:0.8mg
40.19%
Phosphorus:391.85mg
39.19%
Vitamin K:26.26µg
25.01%
Magnesium:94.33mg
23.58%
Potassium:678.88mg
19.4%
Zinc:2.69mg
17.95%
Selenium:12.43µg
17.76%
Iron:2.72mg
15.14%
Fiber:3.55g
14.22%
Calcium:112.1mg
11.21%
Vitamin E:1.5mg
9.98%
Vitamin C:7.9mg
9.58%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.74%
Folate:27.71µg
6.93%
Vitamin B3:1.2mg
5.98%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.53%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.24%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.52%
Source:Epicurious