Best Coconut Red Curry Sauce Recipes

LIME AND COCONUT SHRIMP WITH RED CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• For curry sauce:
• Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, whisking to blend. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cover and let sauce stand at room temperature 10 minutes for flavors to blend. Strain. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)
• For lime leaf batter:
• Using on/off turns, mix flour and next 5 ingredients in processor until blended. Transfer flour mixture to medium metal bowl. Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup ginger ale. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Add more ginger ale by tablespoonfuls if batter thickens.)
• For shrimp:
• Add enough oil to heavy large saucepan to measure 1 1/2 inches deep. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan (do not allow tip to touch bottom of pan). Heat oil to 370°F to 380°F. Place cornstarch in shallow bowl. Place coconut in medium bowl. Lightly dredge shrimp in cornstarch, shaking off excess. Working in batches, dip shrimp in batter to coat lightly, allowing excess batter to drip off. Dredge shrimp in coconut. Fry shrimp until cooked through and coconut is golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Divide warm sauce among 6 plates. Stand 3 shrimp back-to-back on each plate. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime leaves and serve.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH RED CURRY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• For the red curry dipping sauce: Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the curry paste and stir frequently until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the coconut milk and whisk frequently until smooth and thickened slightly, about 3 minutes.
• Whisk in the peanut butter until incorporated and the sauce is smooth. Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk in the sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and salt to taste. Let cool to room temperature, then transfer to a serving vessel, wrap with plastic and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
• For the coconut shrimp: Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the panko and sweetened coconut. In a second medium bowl, beat the eggs. In a third medium bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper to taste. Dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, then the egg, then the panko mixture.
• Working in batches, fry the shrimp until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on the prepared sheet tray and immediately season with salt. Serve with the curry dipping sauce.

THAI RED CURRY / COCONUT SAUCE (FOR SALMON)

Steps:

• Heat sauce ingredients except for the cornstarch and the basil leaves in a small saucepan.
• Taste and adjust to your preferences.
• Just before salmon is done, add cornstarch to the sauce with a small amount of water to make a slurry. Stir until it is glossy and coats the back of a spoon.
• Stack and roll basil leaves like a small cigar. Sliver them cross-wise into narrow ribbons and drop into the sauce.
• Keep sauce warm but be careful not to simmer for a long time.
• Serve sauce over the fish with Jasmine or Basmati rice.

THAI TOFU W/RED CURRY SAUCE OVER COCONUT SCALLION RICE

Steps:

• If using lime leaves (dried), soak in hot water for 30 minutes.
• Bring coconut milk, 2 1/2 cups water, 1 tsp salt to a boil, then add rice.
• Cover the pan and reduce heat to lowest setting.
• Cook for 25 minutes.
• Pan fry tofu until golden brown.
• Drain on papertowel & set aside.
• Chop lime leaves in small pieces.
• In a food processor or blender, combine lime rind/leaves, 2/3 cup cilantro, garlic, & peanuts.
• Run the machine in spurts.
• With the machine running, add the fish sauce & 3 TBSP oil, then the chili sauce.
• Transfer mixture to bowl.
• Put broccoli and 1/2 cup water in pan.
• Cover and steam for 2 minutes.
• Add sauce, stir for 1 minute, then add tofu.
• Stir scallions into rice.
• Serve tofu curry over rice.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH RED CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 3 inches of oil in a large deep skillet or heavy pot to 325 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch, egg whites, salt, and pepper until foamy. Spread the coconut out in a pie dish. Dredge the shrimp with the cornstarch/egg white mixture and shake off any excess. Press the shrimp into the coconut flakes; turn shrimp over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
• Deep-fry the shrimp in batches until the coconut is golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp to paper towels to drain. Arrange the shrimp on a platter, serve immediately with red curry sauce and garnish with green onion and mint.
• Place a small pot over medium heat and coat with the oil. Stir the red curry paste into the pan and fry that up until aromatic. Slowly pour in the coconut milk and continue to stir to incorporate. Add the lime juice (and 1 of the squeezed out halves for added flavor) and cook for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken. Pour the sauce into a nice serving bowl and serve with the coconut shrimp.
• Yield: 1 cup

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH RED CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Shrimp:.
• Heat 3" of oil in a large deep skillet or heavy pot to 325°F.
• In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch, egg whites, salt and pepper until foamy. Spread the coconut out in a pie dish.
• Dredge the shrimp with the cornstarch/egg white mixture; shake off any excess.
• Press the shrimp into the coconut flakes, then turn shrimp over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
• Deep-fry the shrimp in batches until the coconut is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
• Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp to paper towels to drain.
• Arrange the shrimp on a platter, serve immediately with Red Curry Sauce, and garnish with green onion and mint.
• Red Curry Sauce:.
• Place a small pot over medium heat and coat with the oil.
• Stir the red curry paste into the pan, and fry until aromatic.
• Slowly pour in the coconut milk, and continue to stir to incorporate.
• Add the lime juice (and 1 of the squeezed out halves for added flavor) and cook for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
• Pour the sauce into a nice serving bowl and serve with the coconut shrimp.
• Makes 1 cup.

PAN ROASTED JUMBO CRAB CAKE SERVED WITH JICAMA AND CHAYOTE SLAW, AND COCONUT THAI RED CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients except the remaining 2 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs. With your hands, mold into 1 large cake, about 1 inch high. Then coat the crab cake with the remaining 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs.
• In a 10-inch skillet, heat enough oil to come 1/4-inch up the sides of the skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the crab cake in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
• To serve, place the Jicama and Chayote Slaw on a serving plate and top with the Crab Cake. Drizzle the plate and Crab Cake with the Coconut Thai Red Curry Sauce.
• In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients with a rubber spatula. Use a slotted spoon to place slaw on plates so that mixture is not too liquidy.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, simmer the lemon grass, ginger, lime leaf, and sugar with 1/2 cup water until slightly reduced, about 15 to 25 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve into a heat-proof bowl, and reserve the liquid.
• In a separate small saucepan over high heat, boil the curry paste and 1 tablespoon of the coconut milk until brown. Slowly add the rest of the coconut milk. Reduce the heat and simmer until liquid has reduced by 1/4. Add the reserved sugar mixture, and continue simmering until the sauce thickens and reaches a nappe consistency (thick enough to coat the back of a spoon). Drizzle sauce over Crab Cake and around plate.

GRILLED COCONUT-CURRY LAMB CHOPS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk 3/4 cup of the stock and 1/4 cup of the vinegar with the coconut milk, mirin, fish sauce, curry powder, peanut butter, and mustard. Transfer to a large, resealable plastic bag.
• Roast the red pepper over a gas flame or under a broiler, turning until blackened all over. Transfer the pepper to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let cool. Peel the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Transfer the pepper to a blender.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of stock and 1/2 tablespoon of rice vinegar and puree until smooth.
• With the machine on, add the oil and puree until creamy and smooth.
• Season the sauce with salt.
• In a small bowl, toss the cucumber with a pinch of salt and let stand until softened slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
• Drain the lamb chops and grill over high heat, turning once, until charred and medium-rare, about 7 minutes. Transfer the chops to plates and serve with the red pepper sauce and cucumbers.
• MAKE AHEAD: The red pepper sauce can be refrigerated overnight.

VEGGIE MEATBALLS WITH COCONUT RED CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the ginger and garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in the red curry paste, then add the coconut milk and fish sauce. Whisk to combine. Bring the mixture to a low boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the meatballs and simmer an additional 10 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, stir in the lime juice and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with the cilantro and scallions.

IN A HEARTBEAT ATLANTIC SALMON WITH RED CURRY COCONUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, tomato sauce, ginger, shrimp bouillon, and curry paste.
• Bring sauce to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
• Immediately lower temperature to medium low and simmer for 7 minutes, stirring occationally.
• Stir in cilantro and remove from heat; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile, brush salmon with vegetable oil and season to taste with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Grill for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to taste.
• Pour the sauce over the salmon and serve with rice if you like.
• Enjoy!

COCONUT-RED CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking; off heat, add garlic, ginger, curry paste, and sugar and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, and water; increase heat to high and bring to boil; boil until sauce is reduced to about 1 cup, about 3 minutes. Off heat, stir in cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm and set aside; stir once after about 1 minute. 2. To serve, stir sauce to recombine and spoon 1/2 cup over fish. Serve immediately with lime wedges, passing remaining sauce separately.