Thai is my favorite cuisine because of its rich flavors and aromas! Thai curries can be quite heavy and high calorie, mainly from the heavy coconut milk.
When I crave Thai curry, I make it at home. It saves me on calories AND money!
1 cup of Thai shrimp curry is usually 400+ calories but my skinny version is roughly less than 200 calories per serving!
My secret is keeping it light with Trader Joe's organic light coconut milk + non-fat sour cream 😉
Thai Shrimp Curry Recipe
- Add in roughly 20 pieces of medium sized shrimp (cleaned and deveined, I leave the tails on)
-Cook shrimp until they are all opaque
-Remove from pan and put into a side bowl for later use
-In that same pan, add in 1 large diced onion and saute onions until light brown
-Add in 6 cloves of minced garlic
-Add in 1 tablespoon of fresh grated ginger
-Add in 2 teaspoons cumin
-Add in 2 teaspoons coriander
-Add in 1 tablespoon of curry powder
-Add in 1 teaspoon of minced curry leaves (dried or fresh)
-Add in 1 bag of frozen fresh vegetables (with carrots, broccoli, etc.) (or chop up some fresh veggies!)
-MIX
-Add in 1 can of Trader Joe's light coconut milk (its the only "light version" that I really like!)
-Add in 1 tablespoon of non-fat sour cream
-Add in 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter
-Add in 1 teaspoon of sugar to cut the spice
-MIX
-Add in salt and pepper to taste
-Bring to a boil and then simmer for 7-10 minutes
-Add back the shrimp and simmer for additional 8 minutes
-(Optional for some spice): Add in red chili flakes
-(Optional for garnish): Sprinkle with some fresh cilantro
Enjoy the same amazing taste with less calories!
Let me know what you think :)
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