Low Carb Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp
Thai coconut shrimp curry A really quick and simple curry that has plump shrimp and juicy bell pepper. The coconut sauce is really creamy and a little spicy. Adjust the level of spiciness, serve over rice, top with a ton of herbs, and a squeeze of lime juice.
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Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 201kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil divided
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- Dash salt & pepper
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Penang yellow or red curry paste
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk 13.5 oz
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Other veggies optional zucchini, mushrooms, bamboo shoots
- 3 cups cooked cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Heat half the coconut oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turns pink and slightly opaque, approximately 2-3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onions, bell pepper, and any other optional vegetables you’d like to add. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies soften, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes. Transfer the veggies to the plate with the shrimp.
- Add the remaining coconut oil. When hot, add the curry paste, coconut milk, and broth and whisk until thoroughly combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes.
- Return the shrimp and veggies to the skillet and add the spinach, fish sauce, lime juice and cilantro. Stir to combine.
- Serve over steamed cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 904mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2884IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg
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