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Yellow Lentil & Shrimp Coconut Creamed Curry

Why not dive into a comforting bowl of this Yellow Lentil & Shrimp Coconut Creamed Curry. Packed full of rich and creamy flavours.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: curry, shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 462kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the lentils:

  • 1 Cup yellow lentils uncooked
  • 1 medium onion diced small
  • 3 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1 Inch ginger root peeled and grated
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 Tablespoon hot curry powder
  • 1 Teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 Teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 Small dried chili finely chopped
  • 4 Cups Vegetable stock
  • 1 1/4 cups coconut milk
  • Juice of one lime
  • Fresh coriander to serve

For the shrimp:

  • 20 large shrimp peeled & de veined
  • 1 clove Garlic clove crushed
  • 1/2 Inch ginger root grated
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Sea salt
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Instructions

  • Fore the lentils. In a large deep sided skillet add the vegetable oil and onions. Cook over a medium high heat, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, ground coriander, garam masala and chilli. Stir really well and cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add the lentils and stir to completely coat with all the spices. Cook for about a minute and add all of the stock and the coconut milk. Stir well, reduce heat to low and cover. Leave to cook for approximately 40 minutes or until the lentils are soft. Stir occasionally while cooking.
  • For the shrimp. In a medium skillet set over high heat, add the vegetable oil, garlic and ginger. Stir for just a minute and add the the shrimp. Toss the shrimp in the pan to ensure even cooking. Cook until shrimp are completely cooked about 5 minutes. Season with salt and remove from heat.
  • Add the cooked shrimp to the lentils. Stir well, squeeze over lime juice and top with fresh coriander. Serve over rice if desired.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Yellow Lentil & Shrimp Coconut Creamed Curry
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 462 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 22g138%
Cholesterol 76mg25%
Sodium 1187mg52%
Potassium 687mg20%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 16g67%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 519IU10%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.