Thai Shrimp and Rice (Easy One-Pot Recipe!)

This Thai Shrimp and Rice recipe is a quick and easy one-pot meal. It makes a flavor-packed weeknight dinner that is ready in just 30 minutes! Learn how to make homemade curry shrimp and rice with this fast and simple recipe.

You are going to love this spicy Thai Shrimp and Rice recipe, because it is absolutely bursting with amazing coconut curry flavor. The basic elements of this satisfying, Thai-style dish are succulent shrimp, vegetables, and rice.

The heat in the recipe comes from Thai red curry paste, which gets toned down a bit by coconut milk and lime juice. All of the ingredients get cooked together in one pot, which means minimal cleanup is required to prepare this quick and easy meal.

Thai Shrimp and Rice Ingredients

Before we get to the recipe, let’s discuss ingredients. To make this easy Thai Shrimp and Rice recipe, you will need:

• Coconut oil: This is the healthy cooking oil used to make this recipe. I always use unrefined, virgin, and organic coconut oil.
• Carrots and bell peppers: This is the combination of vegetables I like to use when making this recipe, but feel free to use whatever veggies you love best in a Thai curry.
• Garlic and ginger: These two ingredients are a must in Asian cooking. Always use freshly grated/minced garlic and ginger for the best flavor.
• Red curry paste: This is used to add intense curry flavor and heat to the recipe in one step. Different brands of curry paste can vary significantly in terms of spiciness and flavor. See below for my top choices.
• Stock: I prefer to use vegetable or chicken broth rather than water in this recipe, because using stock adds more flavor to the dish.
• Coconut milk: This is added to give creaminess and also tone down the heat from the curry paste. I usually use full-fat coconut milk, but you’re welcome to use low-fat if you prefer.
• Rice: I recommend using long-grain, white rice, because it cooks up fluffy and not sticky, with individual grains remaining distinct and firm. I find that Jasmine or Basmati rice gives the best consistency, fragrance, and flavor.
• Shrimp: This seafood item adds a good dose of protein to the dish. I love using shrimp in recipes like this, because it only takes a few minutes to cook.
• Lime juice: A good squeeze of citrus balances and brightens all the flavors in this recipe. Make sure you always add lime at the very end of cooking, to prevent any loss of the lime juice’s flavor.
• Chopped fresh cilantro: This herb gives a huge burst of freshness and also add a nice bright pop of color.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities, as always.

How to Make Thai Shrimp and Rice

This recipe is prepared in stages, so that everything gets cooked perfectly. As a brief overview, to make this Thai Shrimp and Rice recipe, simply:

1. Saute the veggies: Start by cooking some carrots and bell pepper in a bit of coconut oil.
2. Cook the aromatics: Next, add the garlic, ginger and Thai red curry paste. Gently cook the mixture, to release the curry’s aromas.
3. Stir in the liquids and rice: Add the broth, coconut milk, and rice and allow everything to simmer, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
4. Add the shrimp: Then, add the shrimp into the pot and leave it to cook for a few minutes until it is pink, curled and opaque.
5. Add lime: Once everything is done cooking, squeeze some lime juice over the rice, to balance out the heat from the curry paste.
6. Garnish and serve: To add a burst of freshness and a pop of color, sprinkle some fresh chopped cilantro over the dish when you are ready to serve.

Full instructions are included in the recipe below.

Where To Get The Best Wild Shrimp and Seafood

I am a huge advocate of only buying wild-caught shrimp, because it is much more sustainable and is way better for you than farmed shrimp. However, finding high-quality shrimp and other seafood isn’t always simple.

Fortunately, there are a few of amazing seafood delivery companies that send sustainably-sourced wild fish and shellfish straight to your front door. To learn about my top choices for wild seafood delivery, check out this article I wrote: The Top Wild & Sustainable Seafood Delivery Companies. In that post, I review and compare a number of seafood delivery services that I think you might just love.

More Thai Dinner Recipes

Looking for more easy Thai-style recipes? Here are a few of my faves!

• Spicy Thai Chicken and Rice
• Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup
• Pad Thai (with Chicken, Shrimp, or Tofu)
• Spicy Shrimp Noodle Soup
• Thai Coconut Curry Rice

For this Thai Shrimp and Rice recipe, I Recommend:

Here are a few items that I love and use whenever I cook this dish:

• Mae Ploy Red Curry Paste – It gives amazing, authentic flavor to Thai dishes and adds the perfect amount of heat.
• Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk – I adore the taste and consistency of this brand. It adds so much body and richness to soups and curries.
• Zulay Citrus Juicer – If you cook with a lot of citrus, a sturdy juicer is a must. This one works for both lemons and limes and will squeeze out every last drop of juice like a pro. Worth every penny.

If you make this Thai  Shrimp and Rice recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡

Thai Shrimp and Rice (Easy One-Pot Recipe!)

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This Thai Shrimp and Rice recipe is a quick and easy one-pot meal. It makes a perfect weeknight dinner that is ready in just 30 minutes!

Alia Kay

5 from 7 votes

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main

Cuisine Thai

Servings 8 servings

Calories 377 calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced into matchsticks
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
• 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnishing

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Instructions

• In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the carrots and bell pepper and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until slightly softened.
• Add the garlic, ginger, and curry paste and cook for another minute until fragrant.
• Stir in the broth, coconut milk, and rice. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is almost cooked through.
• Stir in the shrimp. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
• Stir in the lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Thai Shrimp and Rice (Easy One-Pot Recipe!)

Amount per Serving

Calories

377

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

15

g

23

%

Saturated Fat

 

12

g

75

%

Cholesterol

 

142

mg

47

%

Sodium

 

754

mg

33

%

Potassium

 

313

mg

9

%

Carbohydrates

 

43

g

14

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

2

g

2

%

Protein

 

16

g

32

%

Vitamin A

 

3815

IU

76

%

Vitamin C

 

35.8

mg

43

%

Calcium

 

117

mg

12

%

Iron

 

3.5

mg

19

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days or in the freezer for up to three months.

Keyword Curry Shrimp and Rice, Thai Shrimp and Rice

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