Shrimp Thai Yellow Curry

Prepare shrimp Thai yellow curry with coconut milk, shrimp, and vegetables simmered in a fragrant yellow curry paste.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Shrimp (peeled and deveined)800Grams
Coconut Milk (full-fat)400Milliliters
Yellow Curry Paste (store-bought or homemade)4Tbsp
Fish Sauce (for seasoning)3Tbsp
Brown Sugar (to balance flavors)2Tbsp
Lime (juiced)1Count
Red Bell Pepper (sliced)1Count
Carrot (sliced)2Count
Onion (sliced)1Count
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Ginger (grated)1Inch
Basil Leaves (fresh)1Bunch
Vegetable Oil (for frying)2Tbsp

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté until fragrant.
  3. Stir in yellow curry paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add sliced onion, red bell pepper, and carrot, cook until slightly softened.
  5. Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar, stir to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through.
  7. Stir in lime juice and fresh basil leaves, cook for another minute.
  8. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Prep

  • Thaw shrimp if frozen

Kitchen equipment

Wok or Large SkilletGraterCitrus Juicer