Thai Red Curry Shrimps & Vegetables | แกงเผ็ดกุ้ง - True Thai Kitchen

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: yellow curry paste

Homemade curry paste can be healthier and yellow curry paste is often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in red curry paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes until combined.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in sliced bell pepper and zucchini; cook until just tender, about 2-3 minutes.

Add fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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