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    One pot Thai green curry shrimp

    April 21, 2017 by Caroline's Cooking

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    Thai green curry shrimp is such a classic, tasty meal that's easier to make with homemade sauce than you might think. Plus you can make you meal in one pan!

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    One pot Thai green curry shrimp

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    Thai green curry is the first Thai dish I ever had and it's one I have always enjoyed. Even as I got older and tried other Thai dishes, I still have a soft spot for it.

    I nearly always make my own sauce as it's not difficult and is so much fresher (and usually tastier). But whether you follow that or use ready made, this one pot Thai green curry shrimp is an easy, tasty meal you need to try.

    Thai green curry shrimp is such a classic, tasty meal that's easier to make with homemade sauce than you might think. Plus you can make you meal in one pan.

    A love of fish

    As you might have guessed by now, we are seafood fans in our house. And often when I enjoy something, I find it hard to decide what to make for a theme. When I saw today's Fish Friday Foodies theme was one pan dinners, I debated about making something based along the lines of my baked swordfish and asparagus with chermoula. Another thought was a fish version of lemon risotto with spring vegetables, both perfect for this time of year.

    As I was debating, we had Thai green curry shrimp for dinner, on my husband's request, and it was the prompt I needed to finally share it.

    Thai green curry shrimp is such a classic, tasty meal that's easier to make with homemade sauce than you might think. Plus you can make you meal in one pan.

    How is it one pot when you also have noodles?

    You might look at the title and wonder why I have called it one pot. Or assume I'm forgetting the rice/noodles. I'm not, I am using stir fry noodles, which you can buy in the Asian section of most decent-sized supermarkets, which you add right into the pan. I think they are part-cooked so they don't release starchiness and don't need that much liquid to soften and be ready to eat. The only thing you really need to know is it makes this already easy dinner even easier without any compromise in taste.

    making one pot Thai green curry shrimp

    How to make Thai green curry shrimp

    As I said, I will always make my own sauce as it tastes better and is quick to make. The recipe below is what I have gradually adapted from the Jamie Oliver recipe that was on a supermarket recipe card we got years ago. I don't have the original now, but this one is similar.

    I'm sure it isn't totally authentic, but then I think green curry is something with a few variations anyway. However, since you just whizz everything up in the blender/food processor and add it as you cook the vegetables, you can hardly get easier.

    For the rest, you just chop the vegetables, stir fry them until just tender, add the sauce, noodles then coconut milk and stock. Add the shrimp, let it cook or warm then serve.

    This one pot Thai green curry shrimp is an easy, flavorful meal. The sauce is fresh and relatively light, and it's packed with vegetables for a pretty healthy meal too. Lots of reasons to add it to your regular list.

    one pot Thai green curry shrimp

    Try these other tasty curries:

    • Goan fish curry
    • Nyonya shrimp and pineapple curry
    • Beef rendang (more of a dry curry but full of flavor)
    • Plus get more seafood recipes in the archives.
    One pot Thai green curry shrimp
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    One pot Thai green curry shrimp

    Thai green curry shrimp is such a classic, tasty meal that's easier to make with homemade sauce than you might think.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Thai
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 754kcal
    Author: Caroline's Cooking
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    Ingredients

    For curry paste

    • 4 cloves garlic
    • 4 green chilis
    • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
    • 2 tablespoon lemongrass minced, fresh or prepared
    • 2 shallots (approx 5tbsp finely diced)
    • 1 teaspoon coriander
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 lime juice & zest
    • 1 tablespoon galangal/ginger minced or finely chopped
    • 1 handful cilantro/coriander leaves and stalks

    For the rest of the dish

    • 2 carrots medium
    • 2 zucchini courgette, small-med
    • 10 oz asparagus 280g
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or a little more as needed
    • 14 oz stir fry noodles (2 pouches, 14oz/400g - suggest Thai rice noodle but can use other
    • 1 ½ cups coconut milk 350ml
    • ⅔ cup water 155ml, or light stock
    • 1 lb shrimp/prawns 450g, peeled & deveigned- raw or cooked both fine

    Instructions

    • Prepare the curry paste: peel the garlic, remove the stem from the chilis (remove seeds if you prefer) and roughly chop both. Put in a blender/food processor with the rest of the sauce ingredients, all roughly chopped as appropriate. Pulse together until you have a fairly smooth sauce. This can be made ahead and refrigerated until needed - best used on day you make it, but should be fine overnight.
    • Prepare vegetables before you start to cook - peel carrots and cut them and zucchini into lengths then into batons (julienned). Break tough ends off the asparagus then cut into lengths.
    • Warm oil in a wok or large skillet and add the carrots. Allow to cook a couple minutes until softening then add asparagus, cook another minute then add zucchini. Cook, stirring regularly, a couple minutes until vegetables are relatively soft.
    • Add the curry paste to the pan and mix in.
    • Separate the noodles from one another as you add them to the pan, stir in and cook a minute or two before adding coconut milk and stock to the pan. Stir in and warm through then add the shrimp. Cook them in the sauce if raw until they change color and go opaque (just a couple minutes) or warm through a minute if cooked. Serve immediately.
    • Note - you can change the vegetables to others you prefer or have, as suits, and similarly change quantities. This recipe is relatively light on sauce - if you prefer more then add extra coconut milk and/or stock.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 754kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 1303mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5895IU | Vitamin C: 42.2mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 8.9mg

     

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    1. Jessica Formicola

      December 11, 2018 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      One pot meals are the absolute best! What an incredible and flavorful recipe!

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        December 12, 2018 at 10:58 pm

        Thanks, I agree they're great! And this has so much flavor.

        Reply
    2. Tawnie Kroll

      December 11, 2018 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      This was perfect for dinner! Thank you!

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      • Caroline's Cooking

        December 12, 2018 at 10:58 pm

        Thank you, it's one we love too!

        Reply
    3. Traci

      December 11, 2018 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      I am always up for shrimp and veggies in a green curry sauce! One of my fav meals to make at home. Thanks for sharing this one!

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        December 12, 2018 at 10:57 pm

        It's a combination that's hard to resist, right?!

        Reply
    4. Elaine Benoit

      December 11, 2018 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      Oh, my word! This looks so delicious and easy! Love that it's a one pot meal! Perfect.

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        December 12, 2018 at 10:57 pm

        Thanks, it's tasty indeed!

        Reply
    5. Tayler Ross

      December 11, 2018 at 10:42 am

      5 stars
      I just love one pot meals like this! I can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        December 12, 2018 at 10:57 pm

        I agree, one pot meals are definitely worth having in your line up and this is so tasty!

        Reply
    6. Cynthia

      April 22, 2017 at 8:21 pm

      I love Thai food, but I have not tried making it at home. We have a favorite restaurant that we go to for Thai food, I think that will change now.

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        April 25, 2017 at 7:20 pm

        Thanks Cynthia, it's really easier than you might think and so good.

        Reply
    7. sneha datar

      April 22, 2017 at 5:18 am

      This Thai green curry is packed with lots of flavor! Yum!

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        April 25, 2017 at 7:19 pm

        Thanks Sneha!

        Reply
    8. Colleen

      April 21, 2017 at 4:49 pm

      This sounds lovely...I've never tried a green curry before...perhaps that needs to change!

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        April 25, 2017 at 7:19 pm

        Thanks Colleen, I think it does!

        Reply
    9. Karen

      April 21, 2017 at 3:30 pm

      Using a wok is so perfect for the theme! I love the ingredients in your green curry, and can't wait to try it myself. Just beautiful.

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        April 25, 2017 at 7:18 pm

        Thanks Karen, it's definitely one of our favorites!

        Reply
    10. P~

      April 21, 2017 at 8:08 am

      Your recipe sounds really wonderful, Caroline. I'll definitely try it. P~

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      • Caroline's Cooking

        April 21, 2017 at 9:52 am

        Thanks, hope you enjoy as much as we do!

        Reply
    11. Wendy Klik

      April 21, 2017 at 7:52 am

      I love the flavors in your sauce Caroline...this sounds absolutely perfect.

      Reply
      • Caroline's Cooking

        April 21, 2017 at 9:51 am

        Thanks Wendy, it's one we love and adapt the rest of the ingredients now and then.

        Reply

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