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Coconut Curry Shrimp Stir Fry

15-Minute Coconut Curry Shrimp Stir Fry

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Author: Irena Macri
Servings: 2
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
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5 from 7 votes
Calories: 811kcal
This recipe lists ingredients for 1 person and 4 people. Please adjust the amounts as you need. Please note, cooking for four people will take a little longer as there are more things to chop. Allow 20 minutes minimum.

Ingredients 

For a single serving

  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 medium white onion sliced
  • 1 medium carrot sliced
  • 1/2 medium green pepper sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger finely diced or grated
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 clove garlic diced
  • 180 g shrimp 0.4 lb. prawns, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • Fresh coriander/cilantro for garnish optional

For four servings

  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 1.5 medium white onion sliced
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 medium green peppers sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger finely diced or grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cloves garlic finely diced
  • 700 g prawns 1-1.5 lbs., peeled
  • 1.5 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2.5 teaspoons mild curry powder
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh coriander/cilantro for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Heat coconut oil in a large frying pan or a wok over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for a minute, stirring a few times.
  • Add the carrots, peppers, and ginger and stir fry for 2-3 minutes (a little longer if cooking for 4).
  • Then add the prawns, garlic, fish sauce and curry powder. Stir through for 30 seconds. Then add the coconut milk and a splash of water. Stir fry for a further 2 minutes, then drizzle with lime juice and serve.
  • If cooking for 4, increase those 2 last minutes of cooking to 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 811kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 586mg | Sodium: 4080mg | Potassium: 1921mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 21610IU | Vitamin C: 144mg | Calcium: 391mg | Iron: 8mg
Keywords: Dairy-Free, Prawns, Coconut Curry, Asian Shrimp Recipe, Thai
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