Weeknight Green Shrimp Curry with Quinoa - Healthy and Easy

Fish
35
mins

Make a healthy and flavorful Green Curry Quinoa Shrimp dish with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!

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There are 3 core elements to this recipe: a spiced sauce, a grain to absorb the sauce and different toppings or flavors. For me, quinoa is a lower carb easy swap for most white rice dishes and brings in a nutty flavor. The vibrant green curry paste adds a spicy twist to the sweetness of the shrimps, while the creamy coconut milk creates a luscious base. You are not a shrimp lover or want to experiment with other proteins like chicken or tofu? Remember to pay attention, as always, to the balance of textures. For instance, using a softer protein like tofu? Bring some crunch with the vegetables.

Weeknight Green Shrimp Curry with Quinoa - Healthy and Easy

Make a healthy and flavorful Green Curry Quinoa Shrimp dish with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!

Fish
35
min
Prep time
10
min
cook time
15
min
total time
35
min
servings
4
cuisine
Asian inspired
storage
in the fridge up to 2 days

Ingredients

  • Quinoa
  • Sesame oil
  • Garlic (minced)
  • Ginger (grated)
  • Green curry paste
  • Coconut milk
  • Fish sauce
  • Soy Sauce
  • Shrimp (peeled)
  • Snowpeas
  • Lime
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Black sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Cook your grain according to package instructions and set aside. Quinoa, for instance, cooks just as rice.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add your aromatic base such as garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the green curry paste or your favorite spices to toast and enhance the spices.
  • Pour in the can of coconut milk, fish sauce and soy sauce if you have it for extra umami, stirring to combine.
  • Add your chosen vegetables and protein depending on their cooking times
  • Taste and finish the seasoning. A bit of bitter acidity such as green lemon can balance well the creamy coconut but yellow lemon is always a winner if you do not have it.
  • Serve the curry over the cooked grain.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs such as cilantro and black sesame seeds for a pop of black, if desired.
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