Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 1 1/2 pounds (about 680 grams) jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 medium diced onion
– 4 finely chopped garlic cloves
– 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
– 1 can (13.5 ounces or approximately 400 ml) coconut milk
– 2 tablespoons honey (plus more to taste)
– 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
– Juice of 1 lime
– 12 chopped basil leaves (plus extra for garnish)
– Hot sauce (optional, to taste)
– Cooked Basmati rice (served with the dish)
Instructions
1-First, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2-Next, cook the 1 1/2 pounds of peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn opaque, then set them aside.
3-In the same skillet, cook 1 medium diced onion and 4 finely chopped garlic cloves for 2 minutes.
4-Add 1 tablespoon of yellow curry powder and cook for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally to release the flavors.
5-Reduce the heat to medium-low, pour in 1 can of coconut milk, and stir to combine everything.
6-Mix in 2 tablespoons of honey, 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, and the juice of 1 lime, letting the sauce bubble gently.
7-Return the shrimp to the sauce, toss to coat, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens a bit.
8-Adjust the seasoning with more salt, lime juice, or honey as needed, then stir in 12 chopped basil leaves and add hot sauce if you like.
9-Finally, serve the shrimp curry over cooked Basmati rice and garnish with extra basil for a fresh touch.
Last Step:
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🥛 Make sure to stir the canned coconut milk well before using to incorporate the creamy layer for the richest texture
🌡️ Don’t overcook the shrimp – they only need 2-3 minutes initially and 2-3 minutes in the sauce to stay tender and juicy
🍋 Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving – this curry benefits from extra lime juice for brightness or honey for sweetness to balance the flavors
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai/Asian Fusion
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg