A flavorful and hearty shrimp and sweet potato curry that combines tender shrimp, creamy sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices in a rich coconut milk base.
Author:EditorVictoria
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb shrimp: peeled and deveined
2 medium sweet potatoes: peeled and cubed
1 can coconut milk: 13.5 oz
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 onion: diced
2 cloves garlic: minced
1 tbsp ginger: grated
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup spinach: fresh
1 lime: juiced
1/4 cup cilantro: chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until soft, about 3 minutes.
Stir in curry powder, turmeric, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute.
Add sweet potatoes and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
Add shrimp and spinach. Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
Serve warm with rice or naan.
Notes
For extra heat, add a chopped chili pepper or red pepper flakes.
Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu if preferred.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.