This Keto Indian Shrimp Curry is a version of the Kerala Style Stew prepared in creamy coconut milk. It is also Dairy-free, Whole-30, and Paleo-friendly!
First of all, thank you very much for the great support you’ve shown on my so-called ‘ambitious’ project of 100 Days of Food Blogging. I’ve received so many wonderful messages across various social media channels yesterday and it feels amazing. I hope to keep at it and share some delicious recipes with y’all so that you can try them in your kitchen – Keto or No-Keto.
Today is Day Two and I’m bringing to you the Keto version of Kerala Style Shrimp Stew which is prepared in coconut milk. Rich, creamy and oh-so-delicious, Coconut Shrimp Curry is a regular at home. Try this once and you’d know why!
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For this low carb version, we shall be omitting potatoes which is an important ingredient in Stews. Fret not, the Keto-version is equally delicious. You can serve this with Cauliflower Rice or Zucchini Noodles. The rice or zoodles will soak up all the delicious flavors of the creamy curry and it is going to be an explosion of flavors in your mouth!
I’m not sure why, but I find so many meat and chicken recipes for Keto diet and there are far fewer seafood recipes. In my opinion, seafood is quicker to cook (This Keto Shrimp Curry can be cooked in under 30 minutes!) and it has got many more health benefits than other forms of protein. So, this recipe is for those who want a change from their regular Chicken or Meat foods on their Keto diet.
Here’s how you make a Keto-fied Creamy Shrimp Curry!
You can use medium-sized or large shrimps/prawns for this recipe. Keep in mind that the large shrimp have a longer cook-time. First of all, we will be marinating the Shrimp in salt, ground pepper, and turmeric powder.
In a pan, heat a little coconut oil and shallow fry the shrimps. Remove and keep aside.
To the same pan, add dry red chilies, chopped garlic, and curry leaves.
Add sliced shallots and ginger paste and cook until light brown.
Add cooked shrimps and mix well. It’s time to add the coconut milk. Add half to one cup of coconut milk. Cover and cook for about seven minutes.
Season the curry and add ground pepper, garam masala, and fennel powder. Cook for a couple of minutes more. Drizzle a teaspoon of coconut oil and remove from the flame. Serve after about five minutes with cauliflower rice (or regular rice if you aren’t on Keto!).
Keep the leftovers refrigerated and you can microwave and use it the next day. However, I am pretty sure that you’d polish off the entire thing in a matter of minutes.
Kerala Style Keto Shrimp Curry Recipe:
Keto Shrimp Curry | Kerala Style
Ingredients
- 200 gms Shrimp, de-shelled and cleaned (medium or large)
Marination:
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Pepper, ground
- Salt, to taste
For Curry:
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil + 1 tsp
- 1 spring of Curry leaves
- 2-3 Dry Red chilies
- 1 tbsp Garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger paste
- 1/2 cup Shallots, sliced
- 1 cup Think Coconut Milk
- 1 tsp Pepper, ground
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Fennel powder
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in salt, turmeric powder and pepper powder.
- In a pan, heat 2 tablespoon of coconut oil and shallow fry the marinated shrimp. This will take a couple of minutes depending on the size of the shrimp. Remove and keep aside.
- To the same pan, add curry leaves, dry red chilies and garlic. When the garlic is slightly browned, add shallots and ginger paste. Saute well.
- Add fried shrimp when the shallots are cooked well. Mix.
- Add thin coconut milk and mix again. Cover and cook for about seven minutes.
- Add salt, garam masala, pepper powder, and fennel powder. Mix well and cook for another couple of minutes.
- Add a teaspoon of coconut oil and remove from heat. Serve after five minutes.
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I don’t do Keto, but on and off I go on low carb diets, and this is one of my favorites to make.
And you are right, whenever I go low carb, it’s chicken that is my default. But seafood is definitely faster sometimes. I just need to make a more conscious effort for it, I guess. While chicken, at this point, is almost mindless for me, lol.
All the best for the next 100 days, Shalu. I know you will rock it!
Looks so delicious. Got to try this out soon. Shrimps ans prawns are a personal fav.
Thanks for the recipes Shalzz.
I’m
Not a sea food fan at all!
But this looks yum! I can try this for my kids