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Chili Crisp Shrimp Curry (Pad Pong Kari)

Shrimp tossed in a silky, spiced coconut curry with a hit of chili crisp. Ready in 20 minutes and tastes like you ordered Thai takeout.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
28g
Chili Crisp Shrimp Curry (Pad Pong Kari)
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 whole lime (juiced)
  • 2 tbsp chili crisp (Lao Gan Ma or similar)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil or cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers.

  2. 2

    Add curry paste to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Pour in coconut milk and fish sauce, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  4. 4

    Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink, about 4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat. Squeeze lime juice over the top and stir in chili crisp.

  6. 6

    Garnish with fresh basil or cilantro. Serve over rice or with jasmine rice on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch nonstick skillet or wok
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • wooden spoon or silicone spatula

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