Creamy Coconut Shrimp Skillet

5 from 18 votes

Creamy Coconut Shrimp Skillet is the ultimate 1-pan dinner that's ready in 30 minutes. Featuring sautéed shrimp, aromatics, and sweet corn simmered in a rich red curry coconut sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Thai

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Author: Jamie Vespa MS, RD

Equipment

Large skillet

Ingredients

1 lb. peeled and deviened raw shrimp, tails removed
3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (from 1 cob)
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 medium shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. Thai red curry paste
1 (13.5-oz.) can coconut milk
1 Tbsp. rice vinegar (or lime juice)
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish

For Serving (optional)

Long-grain white rice, such as Jasmine or Basmati
Rice noodles

Instructions

Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and season evenly with 1/4 tsp. each of salt and black pepper.
Heat 2 Tbsp. of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Flip, and cook 1 more minute, until cooked through. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil. Add corn, bell pepper, and shallots; cook 4 to 5 minutes, until the pepper and onion soften. Stir in garlic and Thai red curry paste; cook 1 more minute.
Add coconut milk and gently simmer for 5 minutes. Add shrimp back to pan, along with rice vinegar (or lime), fresh basil, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook 1 more minute to rewarm shrimp. Serve over rice or rice noodles.

Notes

To Store: Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
To Reheat: Gently reheat leftovers in a skillet over medium heat. Alternatively, reheat individual portions in the microwave in 30 second increments, stopping to stir each time.
To Freeze: Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. The texture of the shrimp may change once thawed, but it should still have great flavor!

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