{"id":751,"date":"2019-11-18T05:42:58","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T05:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/?p=751"},"modified":"2021-12-23T00:42:49","modified_gmt":"2021-12-23T00:42:49","slug":"coconut-curry-shrimp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/coconut-curry-shrimp\/","title":{"rendered":"Coconut Curry Shrimp"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coconut curry is a classic flavor combination that blends deliciously with ginger, lime, garlic, and basil in this dish. Cooked into a healthy vegetable broth with shrimp and poured over brown rice, this meal is wholesome and satisfying. Even better, it\u2019s simple and quick to prepare, making this a perfect dish for busy weeknights.<\/span><\/p>\n

Selecting your shrimp<\/span><\/h1>\n

When you\u2019re shopping for shrimp, look for a bag with at least 21 – 25 count shrimp<\/strong>. These are a standard size (the lower the count, the larger the shrimp) and generally are more sustainable than shrimp harvested at smaller sizes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When possible, find shrimp that are certified<\/strong> by the <\/span>Marine Stewardship Council<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Best Aquaculture Practices<\/span><\/a>, or <\/span>Wild American Shrimp<\/span><\/a>. Shrimp with these certifications will have labels on them.<\/span><\/p>\n

It may seem a bit counterintuitive, but unless you live right next to their source, frozen shrimp are usually fresher<\/strong> than thawed shrimp at the store. The thawed ones were just previously frozen and then thawed for the fish counter!<\/span><\/p>\n

Preparing your coconut curry<\/span><\/h1>\n

When you\u2019re ready to prepare dinner, thaw the shrimp in advance. Once you start cooking, the meal comes together quickly as you combine the garlic, ginger, onion, curry paste, coconut milk, broth, and lime juice.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of my favorite things about this dish is the amazing aroma that fills the kitchen as you simmer the coconut curry sauce. It is divine!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once the sauce is prepared, you add the tomatoes and shrimp until heated through, then top with basil and pour over brown rice. Nice and easy!<\/span><\/p>\n

A great short cut to keep this meal quick is to use instant rice.<\/strong> I like <\/span>Uncle Ben\u2019s Whole Grain Brown Ready Rice<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s ready in only 90 seconds and is moist without any clumps. Ready Rice is a staple in my house. We use it for all kinds of recipes, such as our <\/span>Pineapple and Sweet Corn Stir Fry<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This dish comes together quickly and beautifully, and I hope you\u2019ll find it to be a perfect weeknight dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n

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