Shrimp and Coconut Milk Curry Recipe

Shrimp and Coconut Milk Curry Recipe

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder, preferably Madras
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 12 ounces evaporated skim milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  1. Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeno pepper, curry powder, cumin, coriander and cardamom; cook, stirring, until aromatic, about 2 minutes more. Reduce heat to low and add evaporated skim milk and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring to prevent scorching. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, uncovered, until the shrimp are pink and curled, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. Combine lime juice and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Add to the shrimp mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper.