Shrimp Red Thai Curry Recipe
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Shrimp Red Thai Curry

By: MITCHNSTEVE 
"This is the quickest and easiest shrimp red Thai curry recipe ever. Great for an impressive dinner party, because it tastes great but hardly takes any time at all (especially if you buy your prawns already peeled). Serve with hot jasmine rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (43)

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling
Cocktail Lime-Aid
Beer Beer
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Special Lemonade
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 fresh red chili pepper, seeded and minced
  • 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

  1. In a wok, combine coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce, and minced pepper. Slowly bring to a simmer over medium low heat, stirring frequently.
  2. Reduce heat to low, and add shrimp. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until prawns are cooked and flavors mellow, about 15 minutes.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • This curry is even better prepared ahead and reheated when required.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 442 | Total Fat: 46.8g | Cholesterol: 64mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by GUYCHEF   view full review
If you like Thai food, this is a great recipe. I made it twice, once with regular coconut milk...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2003 by ZOEMC   view full review
My husband and I love Thai food. This was wonderful, but pretty spicy, so be warned. You can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2004 by ROSAYVR   view full review
Hubby and I are big fans of curry. Admittedly we like more "complex" flavours, so I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2003 by KAIDIBUG   view full review
This was definitely excellent! The one suggestion I have is to add vegetables (peppers,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2006 by Blondie   view full review
This is a nice simple, basic recipe that leaves room for lots of creativity. Just the kind of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by By the Lake   view full review
I know this sounds weird, but, add 2 large julienned, unpeeled, seeded cucumbers during the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by JENNY8258   view full review
The 2 cans of coconut milk that the recipe called for was way too much. Beware of how much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2004 by SHANNONFAYE   view full review
This basic recipe is kind of bland - add 1/2 cup of condenced chicken or vegetable broth and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by CookingDoc   view full review
Outstanding taste! Be careful, though, it's VERY hot. Next time I'll half the recipe for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by PRETTYJEAN   view full review
BLAND!!!!! After reading the rave reviews about this recipie I couldn't believe how bad this...

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