Half-Lime and Coconut Thai Shrimp Curry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

A vibrant Thai curry with half the usual lime juice for a subtle citrus note, balanced by rich coconut milk and tender shrimp. This Thai-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, coconut milk, red curry paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 pieces, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp red curry paste
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 1/2 tbsp (half of 3 tbsp typical) lime juice
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/4 cup, roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped green onion

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot but not smoking, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp red curry paste and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1 cup coconut milk, stirring to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Add 12 large peeled and deveined shrimp along with 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper, cooking for 4-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice (half of the typical amount), and 1 tsp brown sugar, simmering for another 2 minutes to let flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and fold in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves and 2 tbsp chopped green onion for fresh herbal notes before serving.