Keto Coconut Curry Shrimp Recipe

Keto coconut curry shrimp is a Thai-inspired dinner that combines jumbo shrimp in a fragrant, creamy coconut milk curry sauce with bold aromatics and warming spices. This one-pan meal comes together in under 25 minutes and fills the kitchen with irresistible aromas. With just 8g net carbs per serving and 33g of protein, this is one of the most exotic-tasting keto dinners you can make on a weeknight.

Ingredients

• 600g jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
• 2 tbsp red curry paste
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
3. Add garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add red curry paste and turmeric. Stir and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
5. Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime zest. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
6. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
7. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through.
8. Stir in fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
9. Serve topped with cilantro and green onions with lime wedges on the side.

Tips & Variations

• Do not overcook shrimp; 2-3 minutes is all they need once the sauce is simmering.
• Use full-fat coconut milk only; light coconut milk produces a thin, watery sauce.
• Add 1 cup of baby spinach or snap peas in the last 2 minutes of cooking for extra vegetables.
• Substitute red curry paste with green curry paste for a brighter, more herbal flavor.
• Serve over cauliflower rice to absorb all the delicious curry sauce while keeping the dish keto.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 389 kcal

Protein: 33.2g

Fat: 25.8g

Carbs: 9.3g

Net Carbs: 8g

Fiber: 1.2g

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