Curried Shrimp
Sweet, Savoury & Spiced to Perfection — This Curried Shrimp dish is a flavourful fusion of tender shrimp, crisp celery, sweet apple, and aromatic onions, all simmered in a velvety coconut curry sauce. The combination of curry powder, garam masala, and a hint of ginger gives it a warm, bold profile, while the apple adds a surprise touch of natural sweetness. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect served over rice for a weeknight dinner that doesn’t hold back.
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or butter or coconut oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 ribs celery finely chopped
- 1 medium apple peeled and diced (sweet-tart like Fuji or Gala)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp curry powder https://vancouverislandepicure.com/curry-blend/
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 tsp fresh grated
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 can coconut milk or coconut cream or cream for richer texture
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp: Pat dry and lightly season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil or butter. Toss in onion and celery, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add apple and spices:
- Stir in the diced apple, garlic, curry powder, garam masala, and ginger. Let the spices bloom and coat everything — about 2 minutes.
- Push the veggie mix to the side of the pan and add shrimp in a single layer. Sear for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through.
- Simmer in sauce:
- Stir in the coconut milk and simmer for another 2–3 minutes until everything is hot and flavours meld.
- Finish with lemon juice and adjust salt to taste.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot over your choice of rice or grain.
Notes
Use peeled shrimp to save time.
Be sure not to over cook the shrimp, I usually just cook in the sauce without searing.
For a thicker sauce, simmer to reduce before adding shrimp or use a flour and water slurry or for gluten free use cornstarch slurry.
Cooks Tips
Cooks Tips
- Add a pinch of cayenne if you want heat.
- Swap coconut milk for yogurt or cream for a different spin.
- This dish gets even better the next day — hello leftovers!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 16gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 938mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 248IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg
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