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Thai Inspired Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe

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This Thai Inspired Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe combines succulent shrimp with a rich coconut milk sauce infused with Thai spices. Quick to prepare, this dish delivers bold, aromatic flavors in every bite. A perfect fusion of creamy and spicy, ideal for dinner nights when you're craving something exotic yet comforting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk

  • 2 tbsp red Thai curry paste

  • 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • 1 tsp brown sugar

  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

  • Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add ginger, garlic, and onion; sauté until fragrant.

  3. Stir in red bell pepper and cook for 2–3 minutes.

  4. Add curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Stir well.

  5. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add shrimp.

  6. Cook shrimp until pink and fully cooked (about 3–4 minutes).

  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with jasmine rice.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level with more or less curry paste.

  • Fish sauce can be replaced with soy sauce for a milder taste.

  • Add vegetables like snap peas or baby spinach for variation.

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