By Robert Duebelbites
Vietnamese-style Shrimp and Pineapple Yellow Curry
8 steps
Prep:20minCook:30min
The best Vietnamese-style shrimp and yellow curry recipe made healthy for people wanting to limit saturated fats and added sugars from their diets. #hightriglyceridemeal #diabetesfriendly
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:39:06 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
54
Low
Glycemic Load
50
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories687.2 kcal (34%)
Total Fat15.7 g (22%)
Carbs92.1 g (35%)
Sugars18 g (20%)
Protein47.5 g (95%)
Sodium1635.4 mg (82%)
Fiber10 g (36%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
12 ozraw shrimp
peeled and deveined
1 ½ cupslow-sodium vegetable broth
½ cuplight coconut milk
2 Tbspyellow curry paste
2 tspfish sauce
1onion
small, thinly sliced
1bell pepper
small, thinly sliced, red or yellow
1 cupfresh pineapple chunks
1 Tbspvegetable oil
¼ cupfresh cilantro
chopped
¼ cupfresh Thai basil
chopped
1lime
cut into wedges
½ cuplong grain brown rice
Substitutions
Instructions
Start the Rice
Step 1
Cook brown rice (or quinoa) to package instructions
Pot
long grain brown rice½ cup
quinoa½ cup
Cook the Curry
Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, cook until softened, around 4-5 minutes.
Wok
vegetable oil1 Tbsp
onion1
bell pepper1
Step 3
Stir in yellow curry paste, cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the vegetable broth, coconut milk, and fish sauce. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
Wok
yellow curry paste2 Tbsp
low-sodium vegetable broth1 ½ cups
fish sauce2 tsp
light coconut milk½ cup
Step 4
Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet, and cook for about 5 minutes, until the pineapple is slightly softened but still has some bite.
Wok
fresh pineapple chunks1 cup
Step 5
Add the shrimp to the skillet, stirring occasionally, and cook for 3-5 minutes until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Avoid overcooking the shrimp, as it can become tough.
Wok
raw shrimp12 oz
Step 6
Taste the curry and adjust seasoning if necessary. If you prefer a spicier curry, add some chili flakes or fresh chili peppers according to your preference.
Spoon
Step 7
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and Thai basil. You can substitute regular basil for Thai basil if you can't find it. Thai basil has a distinct flavor profile with a slightly anise-like taste, using regular basil (also known as sweet basil) will still provide a fresh, aromatic flavor to the dish. If you'd like to add a touch of the anise flavor that Thai basil provides, you can add a small pinch of ground star anise. Careful; these spices can be quite strong.
fresh cilantro¼ cup
fresh Thai basil¼ cup
ground star anise⅛ teaspoon
fresh basil¼ cup
Step 8
Serve the curry hot over a small portion of steamed brown rice (or quinoa for added protein). Garnish with lime wedges for squeezing over the curry before eating. Enjoy your Vietnamese-style shrimp and pineapple yellow curry without added sugar!
quinoa½ cup
long grain brown rice½ cup
lime1
fresh cilantro¼ cup