Thai Green Shrimp Curry Recipes

Steps:

• Put the kaffir lime leaves and 1/3 cup of the oil in a blender. Set at the blender's lowest speed, start the blender and slowly increase the speed to high. Blend for 25 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean small bowl and reserve. Clean the blender carafe.
• Put the cilantro, chiles, garlic, shallots, ginger, lemongrass, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/3 cup water in the blender. Set at the blender's lowest speed, start the blender and slowly increase the speed to medium-high. Blend for 40 seconds to make a fine puree, stopping once to scrape down the sides of the carafe.
• Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Carefully add the cilantro puree. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and olive green, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the fish sauce and brown sugar. Cook 1 minute more, then add the coconut milk and 1 1/4 cups water. Add more salt and fish sauce if desired. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 5 minutes.
• Turn the heat to medium-low and add the shrimp and lime juice. Cover and cook until the undersides of the shrimp are beginning to turn pink, about 3 minutes. Flip the shrimp, cover and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and snow peas, cover and cook until the shrimp are pink on both sides and cooked through, about 1 minute more.
• Ladle the curry into 4 soup bowls. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves and drizzle with some of the kaffir lime oil.

Steps:

• Add 2 tablespoons oil to a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and par-cook by searing each side for about 1 minute, making sure to not crowd the skillet. Remove the shrimp to a plate and set aside. Return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil along with the onions, jalapenos and a pinch of salt and cook until they start to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add the green curry paste and stir to combine; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock to deglaze the skillet, stirring. Add the coconut milk, fish sauce and sugar and mix well. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
• Add the shrimp to the curry and cook until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Ladle the curry into a serving bowl and garnish with the basil, mint and peanuts. Serve with steamed rice-a perfect combination.

Steps:

• In a large wok or saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic, and stir-fry until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stirring, add the fish sauce and sugar, then the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the basil and cilantro.
• Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with cilantro sprigs.
• In a large wok or saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic, and stir-fry until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the curry paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stirring, add the fish sauce and sugar, then the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Simmer until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until pink and just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the basil and cilantro.
• Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with cilantro sprigs.
• In a skillet, dry roast the coriander and peppercorns over low heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove and let cool. Grind in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
• Return the pan to medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Drain the chiles, reserving the liquid, and roughly chop.
• In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients with about 1/4 cup of the reserved soaking liquid. Process to make a smooth paste, scraping down the sides several times and adding more liquid through the top 1 tablespoon at a time with the motor running.
• Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to use. Paste will keep refrigerated for up to 1 month.
• In a skillet, dry roast the coriander and peppercorns over low heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove and let cool. Grind in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
• Return the pan to medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Drain the chiles, reserving the liquid, and roughly chop.
• In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients with about 1/4 cup of the reserved soaking liquid. Process to make a smooth paste, scraping down the sides several times and adding more liquid through the top 1 tablespoon at a time with the motor running.
• Transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to use. Paste will keep refrigerated for up to 1 month.

Steps:

• In a wok or large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant, onions and bell pepper and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the curry paste, lime leaves, and fish sauce, and cook, stirring, for 15 seconds. Add the coconut milk and shrimp stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup of Thai basil and remove from heat.
• Season to taste with salt. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup Thai basil. Serve with rice and lime wedges.

Steps:

• Place chopped chiles, lemongrass paste, cilantro, coriander and cumin seed, and salt in a food processor. Zest lime; add. Puree until smooth, adding water a tablespoon at a time if necessary; set aside. Bring a pan of water to a boil. Add noodles; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; set aside in bowl of cold water.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add lemongrass mixture, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onion; cook until just softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add bell pepper; cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Combine cornstarch with water; add to pan. Add pineapple, mushrooms, and coconut milk; simmer. Add shrimp; cook until pink and opaque. Squeeze juice from lime; stir into mixture. Serve garnished with sliced chiles, if desired.

Steps:

• In a wok or large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the onions and garlic, and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the eggplant and the peppers and cook, stirring, about 4 minutes.
• Add the curry paste, lemon juice and cook, stirring, for 15 seconds.
• Add the coconut milk and fish stock and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer until thickened, 3 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes. Add basil.
• Stir cornstarch that you mixed with the water if it needs more thickening. Remove from heat.
• Serve on angel hair pasta.
• Be careful with the curry paste and add to your taste.

Steps:

• Place the chopped chiles, lemongrass paste, cilantro, coriander and cumin seed, and salt in a food processor. Zest the lime; add. Puree until smooth, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time if necessary; set aside. Bring a pan of water to a boil. Add the noodles; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; set aside in a bowl of cold water.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the lemongrass mixture, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onion; cook until just softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the bell pepper; cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Combine the cornstarch with the water; add to the pan. Add the pineapple, mushrooms, and coconut milk; simmer. Add the shrimp; cook until pink and opaque. Squeeze the juice from the lime; stir into mixture. Serve garnished with sliced chiles, if desired.
• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and water. Cover; cook until very tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover; cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a food processor; puree to form a smooth paste. Refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days.
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 277
• Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 43mg
• Carbohydrate: 50g
• Sodium: 239mg
• Protein: 7g
• Fiber: 2g