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Easy One Pan Coconut Curry Shrimp

Easy One Pan Coconut Curry Shrimp Recipe

This Easy One Pan Coconut Curry Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish with tender shrimp simmered in a rich, spiced coconut curry sauce. Made in just one pan, it’s perfect for a fuss-free meal served over hot rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 258 kcal

Equipment

  • medium mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap (for covering)
  • Medium skillet
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Knife and Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

For Shrimp Marinade

  • 1 pound extra-large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice

For the sauce

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 14½ ounce diced tomatoes
  • 13½ ounce coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro for garnish (or parsley)
  • cooked rice for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, toss the shrimp with the marinade ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
    Marinating the Shrimp
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft.
  • Stir in garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, coriander, turmeric, and curry powder. Cook for 1 minute.
    Cooking the Onions
  • Add diced tomatoes with juices and coconut milk. Stir and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes.
    Adding Tomatoes and Coconut Milk
  • Add shrimp and marinade juices. Cook for 2 minutes until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
    cook the shrimp for curry
  • Serve over hot rice and garnish with cilantro or parsley.
    Serving the Dish