Curried-Coconut Shrimp
A flavorful shrimp dish featuring a rich curry and coconut sauce, perfect for seafood lovers seeking a creamy, spicy, and satisfying meal with an exotic touch.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook 1 pound of shelled shrimp; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter or margarine.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
- Add 1 1/2 cups milk all at once; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
- Add cooked shrimp, 1/4 cup dry sherry, 1/2 teaspoon salt, dash pepper, and dash paprika.
- Pour the mixture into 5 coquilles (individual baking shells).
- Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon grated coconut.
- Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat until the coconut is browned.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
545
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Shellfish
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).