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Coconut Shrimp Curry with Peas and Potatoes

Coconut Shrimp Curry with Peas and PotatoesWhenever I go to Indian or Thai restaurants, the first thing I do when I sit down is to look for curry dishes on the menu. I love all kinds of curries, spicy or mild, but I typically end up ordering a coconut based curry. You just can’t beat the bold, creamy flavor. For this recipe, I made a coconut shrimp curry mixed with potatoes and frozen peas.

For some acidity I added a fresh tomato, but canned tomatoes would also work fine. I like my curries spicy, so I added a generous amount of chili powder, but omit if you’re not into spicy foods. Serve this curry with steamed basmati or brown rice.

Prep and chop your vegetables.

Heat oil in a pan and add curry. Saute garlic and shallot, then add potato cubes.

Add the coconut milk, milk, shrimp and tomatoes, then cover with a lid and simmer.

Stir in frozen peas.

Serve with basmati rice.

Coconut Shrimp Curry

Coconut Shrimp Curry Recipe

  • coconut or canola oil
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 cup potatoes, diced into small cubes
  • 1 small can coconut milk (about 6-8 ounces)
  • 1 can of milk (use the empty coconut milk can to measure)
  • 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • salt and pepper, to taste

In a large pan, heat oil and add curry powder, cook for about two minutes. Stir in garlic and shallot and cook for a minute. Mix in potatoes, then stir together with coconut milk and regular milk. Add shrimp, tomatoes, tomato paste, honey and chili powder. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add frozen peas and cook for a few more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with basmati or brown rice.

Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

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