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.