Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodles Recipe - The Mindful Hapa (2024)

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Pad thai noodles get coated in a flavorful and creamy red coconut curry sauce, and served with crunchy snap peas, fresh cilantro, and juicy sautéed shrimp. This will definitely be your new go-to dinner recipe that takes less than 30 minutes start to finish!

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

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I’ve made this Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodles Recipe three times in the past 10 days, which I’m pretty sure makes this recipe a new favorite over here!

Juicy shrimp get sautéed with ginger, shallot, and jalapeno. Next, the coconut curry sauce is made by simmering together with the remaining aromatics, plus coconut sugar, coconut aminos, and lime juice.

Lastly, you stir in your favorite cooked pad thai noodles, crunchy snap peas, and fresh cilantro for the perfect flavorful, quick, and easy dinner!

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How to make this Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodles Recipe

  1. Cook your shrimp – with the ginger, jalapeno, and shallot. Set aside shrimp (leaving aromatics in the pan).
  2. Make your sauce – to the same pan that cooked the shrimp, add the coconut milk, red curry paste, coconut sugar, coconut aminos (or sub soy sauce), and lime juice. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Prepare your pad thai noodles – according to package instructions.
  4. Add remaining ingredients to sauce – including the shrimp, snap peas, and fresh cilantro.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
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Why I love these Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodles:

  • easy to make
  • less than 30 minutes
  • flavorful – filled with ginger, shallot, and jalapeno
  • red coconut curry sauce that perfectly coats the pad thai noodles
  • juicy sautéed shrimp
  • crunchy snap peas
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Favorite Products

Pad Thai Noodles – I tried Lotus Foods pad thai noodles for the first time and they were delicious!

Curry Paste – my favorite brand is Mae Ploy which I get on Amazon. I usually buy their 3 pack which comes with Red, Green, and Panang curry paste so I can have some variety.

Coconut Milk – I typically try and look for coconut milk that is made without guar gum. I love the Trader Joe’s brand because the ingredient list is just coconut milk + water and it’s not too expensive.

Easy Substitutions to make

This recipe is super easy to modify based on whatever you have in your pantry. You can sub onion for shallot, leave out the ginger if you don’t have, sub a different vegetable for the snap peas, etc. And if you do have any questions on recommendations/suggestions, don’t hesitate to let me know in the comments and I’m happy to provide suggestions 🙂

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Lastly, if you’re looking for other quick + easy dinner recipes, some of my favorites include thisSalmon with Cream Sauce,Easy Shakshuka, orHomemade Vegan Hamburger Helper!

Would love to hear in a comment below if you give this recipe a try and what you think 🙂

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Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodles Recipe

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 20 minutes minutes

Total: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

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Pad thai noodles get coated in a flavorful and creamy red coconut curry sauce, and served with crunchy snap peas, fresh cilantro, and juicy sautéed shrimp. This will definitely be your new go-to dinner recipe that takes less than 30 minutes start to finish!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 lb large shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 1 ea shallot peeled & minced (~2 tbsp)
  • 1.5" piece ginger peeled & minced (~2 tbsp)
  • 1 ea jalapeño chopped small (~3 tbsp)
  • salt & black pepper
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste*
  • 1 13.5oz can coconut milk full fat or reduced fat
  • ½ ea lime, juiced (~1 tbsp)
  • 2 tsp coconut aminos or sub soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 cup snap peas sliced on the bias
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 10 oz pad thai noodles cooked according to package instructions

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl add peeled & deveined shrimp, olive oil, shallot, ginger, jalapeño. Stir to combine and sprinkle with salt & ground pepper.

  • Heat a medium cast iron to medium heat and add shrimp, cooking for 5-7 minutes total (shrimp should be tightly curled). Remove from pan and set aside.

  • Add curry paste and stir to combine. Add coconut milk, lime juice, coconut aminos, and coconut sugar. Simmer for 10-12 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.

  • While sauce is cooking, prepare rice noodles according to package instructions and set aside.

  • After 10-12 minutes, add shrimp back to pan with sauce, along with shrimp and snap peas.

  • Stir in cooked pad thai noodles until evenly coated with sauce. Finish by topped with chopped cilantro and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

*my favorite brand is Mae Ploy which I get on Amazon
**I used Lotus Foods pad thai noodles

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About Casey Colodny

Avid home cook and baker since College, Casey went on to attend Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and complete the basic intensive cuisine course. Interested in creating healthier recipes for the V/GF, vegetarian, pescatarian, and paleo eaters! Started The Mindful Hapa in 2018 and has been cooking and sharing tasty recipes and photography ever since.

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  1. Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodles Recipe - The Mindful Hapa (20)Tiffany says

    Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodles Recipe - The Mindful Hapa (21)
    I love this dish. I have made it at least 5 times. Minimal amount of ingredients, super easy& so delicious & spicy! I love it.

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    • Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodles Recipe - The Mindful Hapa (22)Casey Colodny says

      So happy you love this dish, Tiffany!! &Thank you for taking the time to leave a review 🙂
      – Casey

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  2. Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodles Recipe - The Mindful Hapa (23)Fran says

    So very good! I only had Japanese curry so it was a bit mild. I didnt have snap peas either but added bean mung sprouts that added some crunch. And chopped peanuts with the cilantro. OMG…Yummy! Paired well with Gin & Tonic;)

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    • Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodles Recipe - The Mindful Hapa (24)Casey Colodny says

      So glad the recipe turned out delicious even with those modifications! Love that you were able to use what you had to make it work 🙂
      – Casey

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  3. Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodles Recipe - The Mindful Hapa (25)Leslie says

    Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodles Recipe - The Mindful Hapa (26)
    Never made anything with coconut milk before, I used the low fat one. This was so good it made my head spin. My husband was wild for it and it make great leftovers.

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    • Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodles Recipe - The Mindful Hapa (27)Casey Colodny says

      Hahaha omg YES! So glad to hear you were able to try cooking with coconut milk for the first time and that this recipe was such a huge success, it’s def one of my favorites too!! Thanks for leaving such a sweet review, Leslie! 🙂
      – Casey

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FAQs

Do you eat Thai curry with noodles or rice? ›

Thai Curries

Thai people use a spoon and fork to eat curry, unless it is a noodle with curry soup like Khao Soi in which case chopsticks are used. Add a small amount of curry (meat and vegetables) on top of the rice, mix well into the rice and scoop the rice and curry with small and perfect bites.

What is a substitute for red curry paste? ›

Curry Powder

The flavour profile will be quite different, but if I'm in the mood for curry and I don't have access to a good curry paste, a few teaspoons of curry powder can usually do the trick. As a general rule of thumb substitute 1 teaspoon curry powder for 1 tablespoon curry paste.

Is Thai curry a healthy meal? ›

Thai curries are usually made with a hefty dose of coconut milk, and that won't do your diet any favors. One cup of the creamy milk packs in 400 calories. It also has 36 grams of saturated fat -- more than three times the recommended daily amount. For a healthier dish, order the grilled or barbecued curry chicken.

Do you eat Thai noodles hot or cold? ›

If there's one rule about eating pad thai, it's that it doesn't have a long table life. Eat it while the noodles are steaming hot, or they'll cool and begin to clump together. Give it a try, and enjoy your weekend! Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Can I use curry powder instead of curry paste? ›

In most cases, you can substitute curry paste for powder, but not the other way around. However, it might have a different flavor since the curry powder does not have fresh ingredients such as shallots or garlic.

Can I use Gochujang instead of red curry paste? ›

Gochujang is thicker, fermented, and has a richer taste, while Thai red chili paste tends to be thinner and focuses on the heat. Substituting one for the other may alter the flavor profile of the dish.

What is a substitute for Tom Yum paste? ›

Ingredient Additions and Substitutions

Tom Yum Paste substitute: If you don't have Tom Yum Paste and don't feel like making your own, you can substitute Tom Yum Paste with: 3-4 lemongrass stalks, outer stalks removed, zested, or minced. 3 in. piece fresh galangal, zested, or minced.

Do Thai people eat curry with rice? ›

Here is a little rundown of some typical Thai dishes and which utensils you might be given when ordering: 1. Eaten with fork and spoon: most Thai dishes that go with rice such as soups, curries, stir-fries.

Do people eat curry with noodles? ›

They are the flavor and the creaminess to the curry, so don't skimp on them! As soon as the curry is done, serve it up with lots of that fried garlic crunch on top. It's important to eat the curry as soon as you toss it with the noodles. The noodles will soak up all that amazing sauce pretty quickly.

How do you eat Thai curry traditionally? ›

Thai curry is eaten using a spoon and fork, except when it's a curry noodle soup, which calls for chopsticks. Locals typically eat Thai curry by adding spices or pairing it with popular side dishes, like papaya salad, flatbreads, and dumplings.

Do you eat curry with noodles? ›

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