This Thai Inspired Creamy Coconut Shrimp recipe combines juicy shrimp, creamy coconut milk, and bold Thai spices to create a flavorful and comforting dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a tropical twist on seafood night, this dish is quick to make and packed with aromatic ingredients. Keywords: Thai coconut shrimp, creamy shrimp curry, Thai shrimp recipe, coconut milk shrimp, Thai dinner recipe.
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp oil (vegetable or coconut)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 small onion, diced
1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and onion. Sauté until fragrant.
Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Add shrimp and cook for 5–7 minutes until pink and fully cooked.
Finish with lime juice and stir.
Serve hot over jasmine rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Adjust spice by adding more or less red curry paste.
Substitute shrimp with tofu or chicken if preferred.
Coconut cream can be used for an extra rich version.