See Also: Thai Shrimp Curry(recipes)
Shrimp Curry(recipes)
Thai Green Curry(recipes)
Thai Curry Stir-Fry(recipes)
Caribbean Coconut Curry Shrimp(recipes)
Thai-Style Chicken Curry(recipes)
Nigel Slater' s Thai green curry(recipes)
Thai Green Curry of Prawn and Fish(recipes)
Thai Pork Curry in the Burmese Style(recipes)
Spicy Thai Shrimp Soup(recipes)

Thai Shrimp Curry (recipes)


Thai Shrimp Curry

Yield: Makes 4 servings

You' ll find that shrimp curry is not difficult to prepare using curry paste purchased in a supermarket or Asian market. The red curry paste is less hot than the green, but can still be quite fiery.





Ingredients:



1can (14 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk, divided

1teaspoon Thai red curry paste

1/3cup water

1tablespoon brown sugar

1tablespoon fish sauce

Peel of 1 lime, finely chopped

1pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Hot cooked jasmine rice

Fresh pineapple wedges (optional)

1/2cup unsalted peanuts (optional)









Preparation:





1.Pour half of coconut milk into large skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook 5 to 6 minutes; oil may start to rise to surface. Stir in curry paste. Cook and stir 2 minutes.2.Stir together remaining coconut milk and water. Add to skillet with brown sugar, fish sauce and lime peel. Cook over medium-low heat 10 to 15 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.3.Add shrimp and basil; reduce heat to low. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Serve over jasmine rice; garnish with pineapple and peanuts.