Red Curried Shrimp And Vegetables

I love curry and there are so many different versions of curry, that I never really get tired of making curried dishes. Every curried dish is different. This time I made a Thai-styled red curried shrimp that I served over rice with some egg rolls on the side.

Red Curry Shrimp and Vegetables

As usual, I added a lot of vegetables to my dish. I had broccoli, carrots, onions, red and orange bell peppers, baby corn and water chestnuts. YUMMY! I also made it with cashew butter instead of peanut butter too. I like it with the cashew butter. I like it with peanut butter too, but the cashew butter seems to be a little “smoother” and creamier in taste.

1-1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 carrot, peeled, sliced Asian style

1/2 red bell pepper and 1/2 orange bell pepper, sliced into thin matchsticks

1/4 onion, sliced very thin

1 cup broccoli florets

1/4 cup baby corn

1/4 cup water chestnuts

1 can coconut milk

1/3 cup cashew butter

1 TBSP red curry paste

1-2 tsp curry powder

1 TBSP garlic

1 TBSP ginger

2 TBSP hot honey

2 TBSP honey ginger balsamic vinegar, optional

1/4 cup green onions, sliced Asian style

2 TBSP fresh basil, chiffonade

Combine the coconut milk, ginger, garlic, honey and honey ginger balsamic vinegar, if using and whisk until everything is well blended and smooth.

In a hot skillet, cook the shrimp first until done, then remove and set aside and keep warm.

Add the vegetables and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.

When the onions are translucent and the vegetables are tender, but still a little al dente, add the sauce mixture and the shrimp. Mix everything together thoroughly. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the green onions and the basil at the end of the cooking process. Serve over cooked rice with a little more basil and green onions on top to finish it.

I added fried egg rolls on the side and served it with a cool, crisp Chardonnay to complete the meal. Delicious!

Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay cool, stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next time.