One Pan Coconut Curry Shrimp Recipe
This Easy One Pan Coconut Curry Shrimp is a flavorful dish bursting with aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, and tender shrimp. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it comes together effortlessly in one skillet and pairs beautifully with rice for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- A large skillet or frying pan
- A sharp knife (for chopping the onion and grating the ginger)
- A cutting board
- A spoon for stirring
- A small grater for ginger (optional but adds fresh zest)
Ingredients
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion for 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the grated ginger ground turmeric, and red curry paste to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes along with their juices and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Stir in the coconut milk and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Let the curry simmer for another 2 minutes so the shrimp absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm with rice or naan.
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion for 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the grated ginger, ground turmeric, and red curry paste to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes along with their juices and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Stir in the coconut milk and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Let the curry simmer for another 2 minutes so the shrimp absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm with rice or naan.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor, but thawed frozen shrimp work well for convenience.