Name: Shrimp and Broccoli in Thai Green Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 cups (400 g) broccoli florets; 1 can (14 oz/400 ml) coconut milk; 1 Tbsp Thai green curry paste, or to taste; 3 Tbsp vegetable oil; 2 Tbsp fish sauce, or to taste; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp brown sugar; 1 lime, juiced; 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, for garnish; Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Serves: 4 | Time: 30 minutes

Thai green curry gets its color and character from fresh green chillies, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime — ingredients that are pounded together in the paste. In Thailand, the dish is typically made with chicken or fish, but shrimp and broccoli work well and keep the cooking time short. Serve over jasmine rice.

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cups (400 g) broccoli florets
1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
1 Tbsp Thai green curry paste, or to taste
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 Tbsp fish sauce, or to taste
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 lime, juiced
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro (coriander leaves) or flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Preparation

Cook the shrimp. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Sauté the broccoli. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the broccoli florets and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until they begin to soften but still have some crispness.

Build the sauce. Push the broccoli to the side. Add the Thai green curry paste and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well and bring to a simmer.

Combine and simmer. Return the shrimp to the skillet. Stir gently to coat everything in the sauce and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes to let the flavors come together.

Finish and serve. Squeeze the lime juice over the dish and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with cilantro or parsley.