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Healthy Shrimp Curry

Healthy Shrimp Curry

February 20, 2025
Looking for a quick and flavorful shrimp dinner? This healthy shrimp curry is the perfect answer!
Packed with juicy shrimp and aromatic spices, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 TBS avocado oil (divided)
  • 1 Serrano pepper (seeds removed, roughly chopped)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (roughly chopped)
  • 8 cherry tomatoes (whole)
  • salt
  • 1 TBS curry powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 TBS minced ginger
  • 1½ cup whole milk
  • 1 lb medium shrimp (raw, peeled + deveined, tail off)
  • 4 cups cooked basmati rice
  • cilantro for garnish
  • lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 TBS of the avocado oil, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan.
    2 TBS avocado oil
  • Add the roughly chopped pepper, onion, and whole cherry tomatoes. Season with a pinch of salt and cook for about 5 minutes, until they are soft and slightly caramelized.
    1 Serrano pepper, 1 medium yellow onion, 8 cherry tomatoes, salt
  • Once browned, transfer the vegetables to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Turn the heat down to medium-low. Using the same pan, add the second TBS of oil. Add the curry powder, coriander, and cumin and mix them with the oil until a paste forms.
    1 TBS curry powder, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp cumin
  • Add the minced garlic and ginger to the bloomed spices and sauté for a minute. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
    1 TBS minced ginger, 4 cloves garlic
  • Carefully pour in the blended vegetables into the pan. Stir to combine with the aromatics and spices. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Slowly add the milk to the pan, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken.
    1½ cup whole milk
  • Finally, add the shrimp to the simmering sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Remove from the heat.
    1 lb medium shrimp
  • Taste for salt and add more if needed.
    salt
  • Serve the shrimp curry over a bed of rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Enjoy!
    4 cups cooked basmati rice, cilantro for garnish
Keyword easy, quick, Shrimp