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Curry Shrimp and broccoli over rice
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5 from 3 votes

Spicy Shrimp Curry

This Spicy Shrimp Curry recipe is packed with warm curry flavors and spices. Every bite will keep you coming back for more.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Broccoli, Curry, Shrimp, Spicy
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium Onion Chopped
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons Ginger
  • 1 Habanero Pepper Optional
  • 3 Tablespoons Curry Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Chicken Bouillon
  • 1 Pound Shrimp
  • 1 Juice of Lemon
  • ½ zest of Lemon
  • 2 Cups Broccoli (about 8 Ounces)
  • 1 Cup Non-Fat Greek Yogurt

Instructions

  • Chop Onion, Garlic, and Ginger
    1 Medium Onion, 3 Cloves Garlic, 2 Tablespoons Ginger
    Chopped Ginger
  • Prepare Shrimp (Remove Shells and Devein)
    1 Pound Shrimp
    Shrimp in a strainger
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add Onion, Garlic, and Ginger.
    1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    Onions and garlic in a pan
  • Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until onion is soft. Mix in the Habanero pepper. (Habanero is optional)
    1 Habanero Pepper
    Making Spicy Curry Chicken and Broccoli
  • Add the spices; Curry, Cumin, Turmeric, Sea Salt, and Bouillon. Sauté for 30 seconds to one minute until spice becomes fragrant
    3 Tablespoons Curry Powder, 2 teaspoons Cumin, 1 teaspoon Turmeric, 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, 1 Tablespoon Chicken Bouillon
    Sauce poured in a pan with onions
  • Add ½ Cup of water and the lemon juice to the pan. Bring to a boil.
    1 Juice of Lemon
    Water added to pan with Shrimp and broccoli in a pan
  • Add in the shrimp. Cook shrimp over medium heat for about 3 to 5 minutes.
    Shrimp in a pan
  • Gently stir in the broccoli (We blanch the Broccoli for one minute in salted boiling water, then drain and mix into the shrimp curry).
    2 Cups Broccoli
    Broccoli with curry mixture in a pan
  • Add 1 Cup of water to the shrimp and spice mixture
    Water pouring in a pan with shrimp and curry
  • Bring the water to a boil. Turn down to a slow boil and cook until the broth is reduced by about half.
    Shrimp in curry sauce
  • Take the pan off the heat. Stir in the lemon zest. Take some of the broth (about a ½ cup) and stir into the yogurt. This will slowly heat up the yogurt so it won't curdle and separate. It will also make the sauce nice and smooth.
    ½ zest of Lemon, 1 Cup Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
    Yogurt with hot curry sauce
  • Stir the yogurt into the pan with the Shrimp and Broccoli.
    Spoon stirring sauce
  • Serve with cilantro. ENJOY!!!
    Curry Shrimp and broccoli over rice

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 3mg