Authentic Thai Shrimp Curry

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (2 tablespoons, chopped)
• Lime juice (2 tablespoons)
• Sugar (1 tablespoon)
• Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Coconut milk (1 (400 ml) can)
• Thai red curry paste (2 tablespoons)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, finely chopped)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 medium, sliced)
• Red bell pepper (1, sliced)
• Coconut oil (2 tablespoons)
• Shrimp (1 pound, peeled and deveined)

Instructions

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, minced garlic, and chopped ginger to the skillet. Sauté these ingredients until they are tender and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the Thai red curry paste, ensuring that the vegetables are well coated. Let it cook for another minute to deepen the flavors.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook until they turn a vibrant pink color, indicating they are cooked through. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
5. Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Stir well to combine, ensuring that the shrimp are fully submerged in the sauce.
6. Let the curry simmer for 5 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together, creating a rich and complex curry.
7. Serve the Thai shrimp curry over steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles for a complete meal. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro before serving, adding a burst of fresh flavor and color.