Red Curry with Shrimp, Zucchini, and Carrot Recipe

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Nick Kindelsperger
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Nick Kindelsperger
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Updated Jun. 07, 2019
Nick Kindelsperger

When it comes to convenient pantry staples to have on hand for a quick meal, a can of good Thai curry paste ranks up there with bacon and kimchi. (That's especially true if you can find the Mae Ploy brand). Grab a can of coconut milk and whatever happens to be in the fridge, and twenty minutes later you have a stunningly spicy dinner waiting for you. Of course, while a mix-and-match approach works fine, it helps to have a general plan.

A few months ago, I experimented withgreen curry paste and lake trout. This time, I wanted to see what I could do with a can of red curry paste. In particular, I wanted to highlight some vegetables, so I went with zucchini, carrots, and loads of green peas. To help bulk things out, I also added in some shrimp.

Even though the ingredients may have changed, much of the technique is the same. The paste is sautéed with the thick cream of the coconut milk, and then the vegetables are coated in the mixture before the rest of the coconut milk is added in. While extremely flavorful, the curry doesn't really pop until it gets that requisite hit of funk, sweetness, and acidity from fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice. While basil is always a great herb to add (especially Thai basil), I went with a mix of cilantro and mint here, which lent a fresh profile to each bite.

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4.6

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Active:20 mins
Total:20 mins
Serves:4 servings

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  • 1 (14-ounce)coconut milk

  • 4tablespoonsred curry paste

  • 2smallzucchini, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups)

  • 2smallcarrots, peeled, ends trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)

  • 1to 2jalapeños, stemmed, seeded, and sliced (optional)

  • 1/2cupfresh orfrozen peas

  • 2tablespoonsAsianfish sauce

  • 2tablespoonspalm sugaror brown sugar

  • 1/2cuplow sodium chicken stockor water

  • 8ouncesshrimp, peeled and deveined

  • Handful cilantro, stems removed, chopped

  • Handful mint leaves, stems removed, half chopped

  • 2tablespoonsfresh lime juice, from about 2 limes

Directions

  1. Open the coconut milk can and scoop off 1/4 cup of the thick cream. Add this to a large 12-inch non-stick skillet set over medium-high heat, and cook until liquid starts to bubble furiously. Add the red curry paste, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the curry paste is very fragrant, about three minutes.

  2. Add the zucchini and carrots, turn the heat to medium, and stir until the pieces are completely covered in the paste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables just start to soften, about 3 minutes.

  3. Pour in the remaining coconut milk, and stir well. Bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer. If using jalapeños, add them now. Cook until vegetables are completely tender, about 7 minutes. Add shrimp and peas, and cook until shrimp are pink and plump, about 2 minutes.

  4. In a medium sized bowl, stir together the fish sauce, chicken stock, and sugar. When sugar has dissolved, pour this into the skillet. Stir well and simmer for a minute. Turn off the heat, add cilantro, chopped mint, and lime juice. Serve the curry with the whole mint leaves as a garnish and a side of white rice.

Nutrition Facts(per serving)
300 Calories
22g Fat
25g Carbs
7g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat22g 28%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol3mg 1%
Sodium1188mg 52%
Total Carbohydrate25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein7g
Vitamin C 40mg 202%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 907mg 19%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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