Keto Shrimp Coconut Curry – Low Carb Africa

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This keto shrimp coconut curry will totally blow your mind on how delicious and easy it is to make. Made with a delightful ethnic blend of spices, this curry recipe bursts with flavors that will make your taste buds squeal with joy!

Keto Shrimp Coconut Curry

Why You’ll Love It

This shrimp coconut curry has a distinctive taste and flavor thanks to the cumin, cinnamon and curry spices used. Your whole house will be filled with the pleasant aroma of this dish and it is guaranteed to make everyone’s mouth water!

I love to eat this with cauliflower rice but sometimes I want a lighter meal and I eat this shrimp coconut curry with some low carb bread.

Ingredients Used

ingredients used in making low carb curry recipe
  • Shrimps: You can use any size of shrimp you like but I used medium-sized shrimps that were already peeled and deveined. If your shrimps are frozen, you can defrost them quickly using an air fryer.
  • Unsweetened coconut milk: The brand of coconut milk used really matters. If you buy a generic brand from a grocery store that has a lot of liquid, the curry will turn out more watery. The brand I like to use that never fails is the Thai kitchen organic coconut milk brand. It gives the curry sauce a nice, thick consistency.
  • Spices: curry powder, black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and salt. The cayenne pepper is optional and you can leave it out if you do not want it spicy. But the curry, cinnamon, and cumin are essential to the curry taste and you cannot omit these.
  • Vegetables and herbs: onions, garlic, ginger, parsley, or cilantro to garnish.
  • Coconut oil: Coconut oil enhances the coconut flavor of the curry but you can substitute it with olive oil if that’s all you have on hand.

How to Make Keto Shrimp Coconut Curry

collage showing steps on how to make shrimp curry
  1. Rub the shrimps with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and set aside. If you have more time, you can do this for 30 mins to an hour for a richer flavor.
  2. Peel and chop the onions and ginger and mince the garlic. Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to a pan.
  3. When heated, add the onions, ginger, and garlic and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk and add the cinnamon, cumin, and curry.
  4. Let it boil for about 5 minutes, then add in the shrimps with its marinade and let it cook until the shrimps are done.
  5. You can add more salt and pepper if you want to. Once the shrimp is done, turn off the stove and let it sit for a few minutes. The curry sauce will thicken some more.
  6. Garnish with parsley or cilantro or any herbs you like and serve over cauliflower rice.
preparation images for shrimp curry

This recipe contains four servings and each serving is 2 net carbs.

Recipe Video

Click on the image below to watch me make this recipe from start to finish on YouTube!

keto shrimp coconut curry youtube video link

Tips and Variations

  • If the shrimp is not yet cooked and the sauce is getting too thick, add about ¼ cup of water. Add just a little bit at a time.
  • If your curry ends up a bit watery, you can make a slurry to thicken it. Mix 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of water, and pour it into the curry to thicken it. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
close up image of keto shrimp curry over cauliflower fried rice

Check out these other delicious low carb stew and curry dishes!

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Goat Curry Recipe

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Mixed Vegetable Curry

Instant Pot Chicken Curry

keto shrimp curry over cauliflower fried rice

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Keto Shrimp Coconut Curry

Keto Shrimp Coconut Curry

This keto shrimp coconut curry recipe will totally blow your mind on how delicious and easy it is to make. Made with a delightful ethnic blend of spices, this curry recipe bursts with flavors that will make your taste buds squeal with joy!

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