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.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings people

Calories 99 kcal

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

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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

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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