Coconut Curried Shrimp with Aromatic Rice

🦐 Coconut Curried Shrimp with Aromatic Rice

This fragrant and flavorful coconut curried shrimp is infused with ginger, garlic, and warm spices, simmered in creamy coconut milk and served over spiced aromatic rice. A perfect blend of heat, creaminess, and bright citrus—this dish is comforting, colorful, and ready in under an hour. Serve with naan or roti for a complete tropical-inspired meal.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

For the Coconut Curried Shrimp:

• 500 g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined 🦐
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1–2 red chilies or chili flakes, chopped (adjust to taste) 🌶️
• 2 tablespoons red or yellow curry paste (your choice)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 400 ml (1 can) coconut milk 🥥
• 1 medium tomato, diced (or ½ cup tomato puree)
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
• Juice of ½ lime 🍋
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

For the Aromatic Rice:

• 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice
• 2 cups water (or light chicken/vegetable stock)
• 2 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon salt

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