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    Thai Red Shrimp Curry

    Published: Dec 13, 2019 · Modified: Nov 17, 2024 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate linksLeave a Comment

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    Thai Red Shrimp Curry is a delicious example of the complex flavours that are the hallmark of Thai curries. Pungent curry pastes are often based on cilantro, lemongrass, chiles and garlic. They're seasoned with fish sauce, tamarind, shrimp paste, lime, sugar and spices for the perfect balance between the four key flavours; salty, spicy, sour and sweet.

    Two bowls of Thai Red Shrimp Curry with lime and chiles.

    Each unique combination creates a harmonious layering of flavour upon flavour called rot chart – the heart and soul of Thai cuisine.

    Thai coconut rice is perfect with any Thai curry including a Yellow Chicken Curry or Pork and Vegetable Curry. For more dishes to create an amazing meal check out my complete Thai menu.

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    Store Bought or Homemade Curry Paste

    There is so much more to curry paste than it’s colour yet they are often described that way. Yellow for chicken dishes, green for meat and red for seafood. Like most food topics they go deep and there is a lot more to learn about curry paste.

    Both homemade and store bought curry pastes are typically gluten free. Using store bought paste decreases the number of ingredients you need to have and makes Thai curries quick and easy.

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    A Travel Tale from Thailand

    From time to time I write a travel post for my friend Sue over at Travel Tales of Life. I wrote this one titled Thai Red Shrimp Curry about our trip to Thailand many years ago.

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    Cinde eating a rice packet on a trek near Mae Hong Son. 1997

    As they say in Thailand…Gan gin gan yu.

    As you eat, so you are.

    Two bowls of Thai Red Shrimp Curry with lime and chiles.

    Thai Red Shrimp Curry

    This dish is a delicious example of the complex flavours that are the hallmark of those famous Thai curries. Red curry paste is most often used with seafood dishes.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: thai
    Keyword: red shrimp curry
    Author: Cinde Little

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups coconut milk
    • 3 tablespoon red curry paste
    • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
    • 2 dried red chiles, broken and seeded
    • 1½ lbs large shrimp, shelled with tails left on
    • 4 fresh lime leaves torn in half (substitute dried or frozen lime leaves, fresh Thai basil or even mint)
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 2 limes, cut in wedges
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    Instructions

    • Set a wok or deep pan over high heat and add coconut milk.
    • When the milk is warm add the curry paste and gently whisk to blend in. Bring to a slow boil then reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.
    • Add the shrimp and lime leaves. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are just cooked through, 2-3 minutes.
    • Transfer the curry to a large serving bowl. Remove the chile pieces or warn guests not to eat them. Sprinkle with cilantro and garnish with lime wedges.
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