Shrimp Curry Recipes to Spice Up Your Weeknights

By Rai Mincey
December 10, 2020
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There's nothing like a spicy, soothing curry dish to excite the senses and take dinnertime from boring to bold. Add juicy, protein-packed shrimp and you have a 5-star meal. Here are some of our favorite shrimp curry recipes to add to your roster, ranging from Thai-inspired bowls to homestyle Indian cuisine. 

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Shrimp Red Thai Curry

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Get ready for some serious spice! Chili pepper, fish sauce, and curry paste create a uniquely flavored heat. Perfect for a quick, delicious dinner option when standard fare isn't cutting it. 

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Creamy Coconut Curry With Shrimp

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A soothing, coconut-y hug for your tastebuds. Butter, broth, and fragrant seasonings make a rich sauce to coat succulent shrimp. Spoon over a bed of jasmine rice and dinner is served. 

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Singapore Noodle Curry Shrimp

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A sumptuous mixture of shrimp, oyster sauce, curry powder, and assorted vegetables. The shrimp are coated in this spiced mixture for a juicy bite bursting with flavor. 

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Thai Pineapple Shrimp Curry

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Beautifully complex flavor in one bowl. Large shrimp meld with pineapple, jalapeños, chopped leeks, and bamboo shoots. This shrimp curry packs heat along with a delicate sweetness. 

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Prawns Curry

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This recipe boasts an unbelievable blend of spices. Garam masala, ginger, garlic, and cumin combine for a deeply satisfying experience. It'll be easy to impress guests or family when you make this delicious shrimp curry. 

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Indian Shrimp Curry

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"I followed the recipe to the letter and wouldn't change a thing," says Joan. "My husband and I both loved it — very 'authentic' tasting. I served with white rice and a traditional salad and it was perfect."

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Shrimp Curry With a Kick

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Cayenne pepper, lime, and a generous amount of fish sauce give this curry serious personality. "You get a lot of flavor from this dish in a short amount of time," says reviewer Rosalind. "It's creamy, rich, hearty, and customizable. Great recipe!"

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Prawn Malai Curry

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"This delicious, mild curry is so easy to make," raves creator Niloufer. "The word 'malai' means cream, but this curry gets its creaminess from coconut milk. This is a recipe from Bengal, which is famous for its seafood. Serve it with steamed basmati rice."

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