Ingredients
- 500g shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red chili, sliced
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 400ml coconut milk
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook the rice in salted water until fluffy (about 15-20 minutes).
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions until softened.
- Add garlic, ginger, and chili; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder, turmeric, paprika, tomato paste, and coconut milk; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the sauce; season with salt and pepper and cook until pink (4-5 minutes).
- Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider topping your bowl with toasted nuts or crispy fried onions. To enhance flavor depth, allow the curry to simmer gently before serving. Feel free to adjust spice levels according to your preference.