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Shrimp Coconut Curry with Spinach & Cilantro over Rice, plated

Shrimp and prawns · Indian · 30 min

Shrimp Coconut Curry with Spinach & Cilantro over Rice

  • 30 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 612 kcal / serving

A light, creamy shrimp curry folded with spinach and cilantro, spooned over fluffy basmati rice. The combination stays balanced for a weeknight, with bright lime and coconut notes.

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Curries · Indian · Shrimp and prawns · 30-minute dinner

Ingredients

  • ½ cupbasmati rice
  • ½ small bunchcilantro
  • ½ (13.5 fl oz) cancoconut milk
  • ½ (16oz) bagfrozen chopped spinach
  • ½lime
  • ½ (24 oz) jarmarinara sauce
  • ¾ lbraw peeled shrimp, fresh or frozen
  • limes

From the pantry: black pepper, curry powder, salt

Cookware

can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · small saucepan · stirring spoon

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Produce

  • ½ small bunchcilantro
  • ½lime
  • limes

Frozen

  • ½ (16oz) bagfrozen chopped spinach
  • ¾ lbraw peeled shrimp, fresh or frozen

Pantry & dry goods

  • ½ cupbasmati rice
  • ½ (13.5 fl oz) cancoconut milk

Sauces, oils & condiments

  • ½ (24 oz) jarmarinara sauce

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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings

Ingredient2 servings4 servings6 servings
basmati rice½ cup1 cup1 ½ cups
cilantro½ small bunch1 small bunch1 small bunch
coconut milk½ (13.5 fl oz) can1 (13.5 fl oz) can1 ½ (13.5 fl oz) cans
frozen chopped spinach½ (16oz) bag1 (16oz) bag1 ½ (16oz) bags
lime½1
marinara sauce½ (24 oz) jar1 (24 oz) jar1 ½ (24 oz) jars
raw peeled shrimp, fresh or frozen¾ lb1 ½ lb2 ¼ lb
limes1 ½

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Directions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water using a strainer until the water runs clear, then drain and transfer to a small saucepan. Add water and salt, bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Once boiling, stir, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 15–18 minutes. Keep the pan covered and set aside for 5 minutes after it finishes cooking.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine marinara sauce, coconut milk, and curry powder; heat over medium, stirring to blend, until the mixture gently simmers.
  4. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cold running water in a colander; pat dry on a clean towel. If using fresh shrimp, skip thawing.
  5. When the curry simmers, add shrimp and spinach to the pan; stir to combine and return to a simmer. Cook until the spinach wilts and the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, wash and cut the lime into wedges and set aside for serving.
  7. Rinse cilantro, pat dry, remove stems, and finely mince the leaves.
  8. When shrimp are done, stir in the cilantro and remove from heat, keeping the curry warm covered.
  9. Plate the rice and curry on bowls or plates, garnish with lime wedges, and serve.

Two tips

  • Prep ahead: rinse and start the rice while the curry simmers for a smoother workflow.
  • Leftovers/serving idea: refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently and finish with a squeeze of lime.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
612 kcal
Protein
36 g
Carbs
66 g
Fat
26 g
Fiber
10 g
Sodium
1817 mg

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