Easy Thai Green Curry With Shrimp
A healthy and easy Thai Green Curry with Shrimp that you can whip up in just 20 minutes. How about that? Perfect for weeknights when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. peeled and cooked shrimps
- 7 oz. snap peas
- 1 can coconut milk
- 3 tablespoon green curry paste
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Peel and chop the onion, then peel and crush the garlic.
- Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the chopped onion and crushed garlic. Sautée for a couple of minutes until translucent.
- Add coconut milk, green curry paste, and fish sauce. Allow to simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until most of the coconut water has evaporated and the sauce is nice and creamy.
- Wash the snap peas, then snap them lengthwise to speed up cooking time.
- Add the snap peas to the coconut curry sauce and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 30 seconds.
Notes
This recipe is for 4 servings of Thai green curry with shrimp.
The shrimp can be substituted for cooked chicken breast cut into small pieces. The preparation remains the same, just add your protein for the last 30 seconds of cooking.
You can eat this dish as is or serve it over healthy carbs like rice, cauliflower rice, or zucchini noodles to absorb the curry flavor.
This dish is best served served immediately.
It can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but the flavor and texture will be best right off the stove.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Easy Thai Green Curry With Shrimp
Amount per Serving
Calories
228
% Daily Value*
Fat
9.6
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
7.1
g
36
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.3
g
Cholesterol
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
865
mg
36
%
Potassium
110
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
8.7
g
3
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5.2
g
6
%
Protein
26.2
g
52
%
Vitamin A
500
IU
10
%
Net carbs
6.7
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.