Choo Chee Red Curry Shrimp Choo Chee Gkoong

Dive into the bold and aromatic flavors of *Choo Chee Red Curry Shrimp (Choo Chee Gkoong)*, a classic Thai dish that combines succulent shrimp with a luscious, velvety coconut curry sauce. This quick and easy recipe marries the richness of coconut cream and milk with the vibrant kick of red curry paste, balanced by the sweetness of palm sugar and the tangy depth of fish sauce. Fragrant kaffir lime leaves add a zesty citrus note, while a garnish of fresh cilantro and sliced red chili brings a pop of color and freshness to the dish. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish, this restaurant-quality curry is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve over steamed jasmine rice or silky rice noodles for a meal that’s as comforting as it is irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
• 3 tablespoons Red curry paste
• 200 milliliters Coconut cream
• 200 milliliters Coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Palm sugar (or brown sugar)
• 6 leaves Kaffir lime leaves (thinly sliced)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 Red chili (sliced, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the red curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

Step 3

Pour in the coconut cream and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to combine with the curry paste into a smooth sauce.

Step 4

Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is well mixed. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the shrimp to the curry sauce. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

Step 6

Stir in the thinly sliced kaffir lime leaves and let the curry simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Transfer the curry to a serving dish and garnish with sliced red chili and fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 8

Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1023.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1496.3

Total Fat 48.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
Cholesterol 976.5mg	0%
Sodium 4472.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 131.8g
Protein 125.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 260.6mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 1960.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.7%

Protein: 32.8%

Carbs: 38.5%