Craving a restaurant-quality meal that's ready in just 25 minutes? Prepare to transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Thailand with this incredibly easy and mouthwatering One Pot Shrimp in Coconut Sauce! Imagine succulent shrimp swimming in a creamy, aromatic coconut sauce that's bursting with red curry flavors - all prepared in a single pan with minimal effort. Whether you're a busy home cook or a culinary novice, this recipe promises to deliver maximum flavor with minimum complexity, making it your new go-to weeknight dinner sensation.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Thai
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by peeling and deveining the shrimp, mincing the garlic, and measuring out the coconut milk, red curry paste, and lime juice.
- Heat a large skillet or wide saucepan over medium heat. No additional oil is needed as the coconut milk will provide sufficient moisture.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the coconut milk and red curry paste, stirring thoroughly to combine and create a smooth, uniform sauce.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the coconut sauce, spreading them evenly in the pan.
- Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, turning them once halfway through, until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Avoid overcooking to prevent rubbery texture.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice into the sauce and season with salt to taste, stirring gently to incorporate.
- Remove from heat and let the shrimp rest in the sauce for an additional minute to absorb flavors.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro leaves before serving hot, preferably over steamed rice or with crusty bread.
Tips
- Shrimp Cooking Perfection: Watch your shrimp closely! They cook quickly and can turn rubbery if overdone. The moment they turn pink and curl slightly, they're ready.
- Flavor Intensity: Adjust the red curry paste to your spice preference. Start with less and add more if you enjoy a bolder kick.
- Fresh is Best: Use fresh lime juice for the brightest, most vibrant flavor. Bottled lime juice can taste flat and less aromatic.
- Garlic Wisdom: Sauté garlic briefly to release its flavor without burning, which can make it bitter.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve over jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious coconut sauce.
- Make-Ahead Tip: While best served fresh, you can prep ingredients beforehand to speed up cooking time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 180mg
