Coconut Shrimp Curry with Basmati Rice
A fragrant, creamy curry packed with succulent shrimp, warm aromatic spices, and light coconut milk over fluffy basmati rice. Easy to batch cook for simple weekday meal prep.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Leslie + Lila
Leslie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet
Time saver
Store remaining servings in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for effortless lunches.
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the basmati rice according to package…
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Prepare the basmati rice according to package…
Prepare the basmati rice according to package directions so that you have cooked rice ready for serving.
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Pat the shrimp dry
Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and set aside on a clean plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Heat the coconut oil in a large…
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat for 1 minute until melted.
Look for: melted
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Add the diced white onion to the…
Add the diced white onion to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Look for: soft and translucent
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Stir in the minced garlic and fresh…
Stir in the minced garlic and fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add the Thai red curry paste
Add the Thai red curry paste, curry powder, ground cumin, and paprika, stirring constantly for 1 minute to coat the aromatics and bloom the spices.
Allow: 1 minute
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Pour in the diced tomatoes and light…
Pour in the diced tomatoes and light coconut milk, stirring thoroughly to integrate the curry paste into a smooth sauce.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and let cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
Look for: the sauce slightly thickens
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Add the shrimp to the simmering sauce…
Add the shrimp to the simmering sauce and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout.
Look for: the shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, stir in the fresh lime juice, and season with salt.
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Divide the cooked basmati rice among 4…
Divide the cooked basmati rice among 4 bowls or meal prep containers, spoon the coconut shrimp curry over top, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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