{"id":62406,"date":"2025-10-01T13:09:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T11:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/znam.si\/uncategorized\/shrimp-curry-with-rice\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T13:29:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T11:29:04","slug":"shrimp-curry-with-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/znam.si\/en\/recipes-and-food\/seafood-fish\/shrimp-curry-with-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Shrimp Curry with Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Shrimp Curry with Rice<\/strong> is a wonderful exotic dish that combines fresh seafood with creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices. Juicy shrimp soak up the flavors of garlic, curry, turmeric and chili, creating a rich yet balanced sauce. Served with fragrant basmati rice and a squeeze of lime, this dish brings a true tropical vibe to your table.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients for Shrimp Curry with Rice (serves 4)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>500 g peeled shrimp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cloves of garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 small onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp oil (sunflower or coconut)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp curry powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp turmeric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 small chili (optional, for heat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 red bell pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 bunch fresh parsley or coriander<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>400 ml coconut milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>250 g basmati rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 lime (for serving)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">1Cook the basmati rice according to the package instructions. Drain and keep covered to rest. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">2Heat the oil in a large pan. Add finely chopped onion and garlic and saut\u00e9 until fragrant. Add the sliced red pepper and cook for a few more minutes.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">3Add the shrimp along with curry powder, turmeric, chili, black pepper and chopped herbs. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">4Pour in the coconut milk, stir well and let simmer for another 5\u201310 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"dropcapp4\">5Serve the shrimp curry with basmati rice, sprinkle with fresh herbs and finish with a squeeze of lime juice. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for the perfect shrimp curry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>\u2022 For a milder dish, reduce or omit the chili.<br\/>\u2022 For a richer and creamier sauce, replace coconut milk with coconut cream.<br\/>\u2022 Use fresh coriander instead of parsley for a more authentic Asian flavor.<br\/>\u2022 Rinse the rice before cooking to make it fluffier and prevent sticking.<br\/>\u2022 You can also add zucchini or carrots for extra color and texture.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which shrimp are best for curry?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Medium-sized shrimp, fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined, work best. If using frozen, thaw completely before cooking. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I prepare the curry ahead of time?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>Yes, the curry can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the fridge. Reheat gently before serving. Rice is best cooked fresh. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What can I serve with shrimp curry?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>A fresh salad, warm naan bread or a simple baguette go perfectly \u2013 ideal for dipping into the flavorful sauce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shrimp Curry with Rice is a wonderful exotic dish that combines fresh seafood with creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices. Juicy shrimp soak up the flavors of garlic, curry, turmeric and chili, creating a rich yet balanced sauce. Served with fragrant basmati rice and a squeeze of lime, this dish brings a true tropical vibe [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":62405,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5057],"tags":[6219,5159],"class_list":{"0":"post-62406","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-seafood-fish","8":"tag-curry","9":"tag-shrimp"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/znam.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62406","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/znam.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/znam.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/znam.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/znam.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62406"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/znam.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62406\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/znam.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62405"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/znam.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/znam.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/znam.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}