Description
Coconut Chicken Curry is a delightful dish that combines creamy coconut milk with aromatic spices to create a bold and flavorful meal ready in just 25 minutes. This quick recipe takes simple ingredients and transforms them into a delicious feast, perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to cozy gatherings with friends. The combination of tender chicken simmered in a rich sauce ensures every bite is comforting and satisfying, making it an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound extra-large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 14½ ounces diced tomatoes
- 13½ ounces coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (for garnish)
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, toss the shrimp with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Heat coconut oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion; cook for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger, black pepper, salt, coriander, turmeric, and curry powder; cook for another minute.
- Add diced tomatoes with their juices along with coconut milk to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Add the marinated shrimp along with any accumulated juices from the bowl. Cook for an additional 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Serve over hot cooked rice and garnish with cilantro or parsley for an added touch of freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg