Thai Shrimp Curry Noodle Bowls (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy shrimp, vegetables, coconut milk, and curry nestle over noodles for a speedy, flavorful Thai-inspired meal.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 340 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - ⅓ cup Thai red curry paste
03 - 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
04 - 2 tablespoons fish sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
06 - 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
07 - 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
09 - 1 stalk lemongrass, minced
10 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 2.5 cm ginger, grated
12 - Juice and zest of 1 lime
13 - ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
14 - ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
15 - 225 g rice noodles (about 4 nests)

→ Optional Garnishes

16 - Additional fresh herbs
17 - Sliced red chilies
18 - Lime wedges

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Cook rice noodles in boiling water according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced lemongrass, garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced red bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Stir in the Thai red curry paste with the vegetables and cook for one minute to release aromas.
05 - Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a simmer to combine all the flavours.
06 - Add shrimp to the simmering curry and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
07 - Mix in snap peas, lime juice, and lime zest. Simmer for 1 minute longer, then remove from heat and stir in chopped basil and cilantro.
08 - Divide noodles between four bowls. Spoon curry over the noodles. Garnish with extra herbs, sliced red chilies, and lime wedges as desired.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - Adjust the amount of curry paste for desired heat.
02 - Prep all vegetables and aromatics before cooking begins for optimal workflow.
03 - This dish adapts well to additional or alternative vegetables.
04 - For a vegetarian option, substitute shrimp with tofu or an assortment of vegetables.

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