Easy Coconut Shrimp Curry
This Coconut Shrimp Curry provides 33g protein and 587 calories per serving — a protein-dense option with enough calories to fuel training days. Makes 4 servings in quick prep time, scaling efficiently if you're prepping for the week ahead. Covers your protein need while adding variety to your rotation beyond chicken and ground meat staples.
Ingredients
- •Garam Masala, Ground(5g)
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •Turmeric, Ground(3g)
- •3/4 teaspoon salt
- •Chili powder(1g)
- •Vegetable oil(23g)
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Butter(15g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(300g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(10g)
- •Garam Masala, Ground(8g)
- •Cumin, Ground(8g)
- •Coriander, Ground(5g)
- •Turmeric, Ground(5g)
- •Tomato, Canned, Crushed(397g)
- •Chili powder(5g)
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •Brown sugar(8g)
- •Coconut Milk, Full-Fat, Canned(383g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(30g)
Instructions
- 1For shrimp, combine spices in a bowl. Toss shrimp with the spices and 1 tablespoon of oil. Set aside.
- 2Heat 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for only 1 minute on each side, then transfer shrimp to a plate. Set aside.
- 3Heat remaining oil and butter in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Fry onion until soft (about 3 minutes), scraping up any browned bits left over from the shrimp on the bottom of the pan.
- 4Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about for 1 minute. Add in garam masala, cumin, ground coriander and turmeric (or curry powder). Cook stirring occasionally until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
- 5Add crushed tomatoes (or Passata), chili powder, salt, sugar and coconut milk/cream. Let simmer until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes.
- 6Stir in shrimp and let cook until the shrimp is fully cooked and warmed through, about 1 more minute.
- 7Take off the heat immediately. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh garlic butter rice and homemade naan bread.
Nutrition — Per Serving
587
calories
33g
protein
36g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 43g
- Saturated fat
- 21.9g
- Sodium
- 424 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 6.2g
4 servings per batch · ~420g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Coconut Shrimp Curry have per serving?
Each serving delivers 33g of protein alongside 587 calories, with 36g fat and 43g carbs. The carb content is notably higher than most PrepForge recipes, making it better suited for post-workout meals.
How long does Easy Coconut Shrimp Curry take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep and makes 4 servings on the stovetop in one batch. You're looking at minimal active cooking time relative to the number of meals produced.
Is Easy Coconut Shrimp Curry good for muscle gain?
At 33g protein and 43g carbs per serving, this recipe provides carbohydrates to support workout performance and recovery when paired with your other high-protein meals throughout the day.
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