Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Red Coconut Curry with Shrimp and Scallops

Don't you just love the color of this curry? This curry isn't thick like normal curries but it sure tastes wonderful. I ground red chili with garlic and coconut milk which is why the color of this dish is so beautiful. :) Seafood in curry is definitely one of my favorites!

Red Coconut Curry with Shrimp and Scallops

Ingredients:

1 red chili, seeded and chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup lite coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 finely diced red bell pepper
1 pound medium size shrimp, peeled and deveined
12-16 scallops
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions:

Blend the red chili, garlic cloves, coconut milk, and turmeric in a mixer or magic bullet until no chunks are visible in the mixer.

In a large pan, heat oil over medium high heat and add the chopped bell pepper and stir. Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp start to turn pink but not fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Add the scallops and stir and cook until both shrimp and scallops are cooked. (Don't cook the scallops for too long so they don't become rubbery.) Add the red chili sauce and turn down the heat to low. Add salt and pepper and sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.

Serve with rice if desired.


48 comments:

  1. Your curry looks great! I love duck curry the most, I think, but scallops and shrimp work too :)

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  2. That looks absolutely delish! I hardly think of curry with seafood! I must try this ASAP!

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  3. Oh! Love those big fat scallops. YUM!

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  4. What a gorgeous dish! I love the color! Yum, I have to stop reading my food blogs at dinner time:)

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  5. This looks wonderful! I love photos! Seems like everyone is making shrimp these days!
    Will be adding this on my list of dishes to make!
    Have a wonderful day!

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  6. I love to eat Shrimp and scallops.. The curry looks very very inviting. Coconut milk in the curry is a bonus!

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  7. Sook,

    Coconut curry with shrimp and scallops.

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  8. That seafood curry looks delicious! I love curries and I love seafood, so this dish is simply perfect:D

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  9. Look at that gorgeous color! I just had my first dish made with coconut milk and I loved it. Great recipe.

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  10. I love that color too! Perfect for Chinese New Year and any party with a red theme! How about we have a party, right now~ you bring the curry, we eat it!

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  11. yum..great color..love the shrimp

    sweetlife

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  12. I would love this curry with the shrimp...how decadent with all the flavor!

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  13. Its so pretty! I love the colors. I've got to get some curry powder soon! (or the spices to make my own, either way its gotta happen soon!)

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  14. This... looks... fantastic. Shrimp and curry, two of my favorite things!

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  15. This curry looks terrific! I like that you add basil, it gives it a Thai flair.

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  16. sook -- this looks really good..beautiful color..how spicy was the curry?

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  17. Hi Losing in the city,
    The curry wasn't too spicy. It had a hint of red chili but not overpowering at all. :)

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  18. oh so beautiful, love the colour..so tempting..

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  19. All my favourite there, including rice! I can eat this every meal :D

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  20. It sure looks good. This light version is good for a change ;)

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  21. the curry w/coconut milk sounds insanely delish!!!

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  22. Very nice! I would do it with tofu, since I am vegetarian, or with eggplant, but I love coconut curries!

    ciao

    Alessandra

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  23. Sook, this looks delicious and so simple, too. I adore seafood curries so I'll be giving this one a try!

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  24. Wonderful combination of flavours; I know my usband would love this; thank you.
    Rita

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  25. Sook, this looks delicious! You always have great recipes and this one is a keeper! Thanks!

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  26. WOW! Look at that color, so tempting. Pass me that plate please!

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  27. That is one beautiful looking dish! I would love this,however I would have to leave out the scallops. I love them but Michael is alergic to them.

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  28. how did you know i was craving spicy sea food? LOL

    this looks gorgeous sook!

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  29. mmmm, i want to eat dinner at your house!

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  30. Looks beautiful! I love thai currys!

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  31. I absolutely love curry and this looks fabulous. I need to try this real soon.

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  32. I love curry, I love coconut and I love shrimp.....Did you make this for me? ;-) Looks and sounds amazing!

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  33. Wow this curry looks divine -- MMMMmmm those juicy pieces of scallops look succulent NOM NOM NOM

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  34. I LOVE any seafood curry. It is always quick to make, is great for a dish to show off and always satisfies.

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  35. This is a beautiful curry -- I love its gorgeous color!

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  36. Gorgeous curry - I love both shrimp and scallops here!

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  37. nice way to cook the scallops !! bravo to you Pierre

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  38. Olá, amiga!
    Passei para uma visitinha...
    Hummmmmmmmm! Receita deliciosa!...
    Um ótimo fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Itabira - Brasil

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  39. This looks sensationally good! Oh my what a lot of flavor. This dish was beautifully prepared and photographed and looks irresistible.

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  40. Hi Sook
    The preparation looks so rich , colorful and tasty. Loved the way you have explained it in such a simple way. Great Pics.
    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  41. This seafood curry looks so mouthwatering!

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  42. love the color, and love red curry! this is one of my fave way to prepare shrimp...yum!

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  43. I love curry and I love seafood, but I've never paired them together! I must be missing out :-)

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  44. I love the color of your curry & shrimps! Thanks for recipe! I've never cooked with coconut milk before and really 'd like to try this one!

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