Thai Red Curry Shrimp With Jasmine Rice

Serves: 3

Fatima Kris

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

58

Sweetness

47

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Jasmine Rice

2 cups

Water

1 tsp

Salt

2 tsps

Brown Sugar

Directions:

1

For the rice: Combine the rice, water, and salt in a small saucepan

2

Bring the water to a boil

3

Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes

4

For the shrimp: Place the shrimp shells in a small saucepan and cover with water

5

Bring to a boil and turn off the heat

6

Let the shells steep in the water

7

Coat a large, straight-sided saute pan with vegetable oil

8

Bring the pan to medium-high heat

9

Add the garlic and red curry paste

10

Quickly add the coconut milk and stir to combine

11

Toss in the lime leaves

12

Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, lime zest, and juice

13

Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer

14

Strain the shrimp shell water through a strainer into a bowl

15

Measure out 1 cup and add it to the pan

16

Cook until the mixture has thickened to the consistency of heavy cream

17

Add the shrimp and mushrooms and cook until the shrimp turn pink, 3 to 4 minutes

18

Fluff the cooked rice with a fork

19

Spoon the rice into a bowl and spoon the shrimp mixture over top

20

Top with mung bean sprouts, diced pineapple, and cilantro leaves