Curry Shrimp Recipe

Terri Edwards
Oct 1
2 min read

A simple, healthy, and delicious dish

This Curry Shrimp recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that will add a touch of spice to your evening meal.

Health benefits of this dish

Shrimp is a low-calorie shellfish that provides us with important nutrients like potassium, zinc, magnesium, iodine, and omega-3 fatty acids (1). Potassium is important for proper muscle function, transmitting nerve signals, and regulating the heartbeat (2). Zinc is a cofactor for hundreds of enzymes, a component of insulin, and plays a role in proper immune function (3). Magnesium plays key roles in energy metabolism, healthy bones, protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, and blood glucose control (4). Iodine is an essential trace mineral necessary for proper thyroid function and the regulation of energy metabolism, growth, and reproduction (5). Omega-3 fatty acids are incorporated into every cell membrane, particularly in the retina and brain, providing a structural foundation for proper cell function (6).

Curry is a combination of various spices, like cumin, ginger, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, and chili powder, and varies in nutrients depending on the spices used, often providing some essential nutrients such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium (7). However, much of the benefit from consuming these spices may come from the bioactive compounds, like curcumin, which act as potent anti-inflammatories and antioxidants to help manage inflammatory conditions, metabolic syndrome, oxidative stress, and pain (8). To learn about more health benefits of consuming curry, check out our recipe for Curry Lentil Soup.

Curry Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients:

24 large or jumbo shrimp (peeled, wild caught)

½ tbsp. garam masala

1 tsp. cumin, ground

1 tsp. turmeric, ground

1-2 tbsp. curry powder

½ tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

1 tbsp. butter

½ onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp. ginger root, minced

½ tsp. fennel seed, ground

½ tsp. red chili flakes (optional)

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper, ground

10 oz. can Rotel diced tomatoes/green chilies

13.5 can coconut milk

Sea salt, black pepper, cilantro, and herbs to taste

Instructions:

Place shrimp in a large bowl with EVOO, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and curry, and stir to combine.

In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat, add the shrimp mixture, and sear the shrimp for about 1 minute on each side. Set the shrimp aside on a plate.

Place the onion and garlic in the large skillet, and cook for about 2 minutes.

Add the ginger, fennel, red chili flakes, cayenne, salt, pepper, herbs, Rotel, and coconut milk to the skillet and simmer until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.