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    In the Kitch » Recipes » Valentine's Day Recipes

    Updated: Dec 17, 2024 · Published: Jan 27, 2020 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Valentine’s Day Electric Skillet Shrimp Curry For Two

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    Looking for the perfect dinner for two? This aromatic electric skillet shrimp curry is bound to impress your significant other on Valentine's day. Why go out to an overcrowded restaurant when you can create a delectable yet fancy shrimp curry dish at home? Bring a 5-star curry restaurant dish to your own kitchen with this recipe.

    Shrimp curry in bowl.

    With this Valentine's Day main course recipe, you'll be set for a romantic, in-house date - or a fun night with friends. Let's not forget the convenience of this curry - there's little mess or stress, whether it's a last-minute Valentine's dinner or as a part of a multi-course meal.

    The actual cooking is fairly quick and the result is tender, simmered shrimp in a thick sauce of exotic flavors. Even with minimal effort, this shrimp curry still comes out to be a fancy dinner for a passionate Valentine's Day date, just like my creamy gnocchi.

    And if you're single, it's no problem. There's no reason why you can't enjoy shrimp curry by yourself! Savor this cuisine while watching a fitting romantic comedy.

    This Valentine's Day red velvet cake is the perfect way to end your meal on a sweet note. You can check out more romantic Valentine's Day recipes here.

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    • How to Make Electric Skillet Shrimp Curry
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    • More Electric Skillet Content to Consider
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    Ingredients

    Shrimp curry ingredients prepped on deep red background.
    • Shrimp - Just make sure the shrimp are peeled and deveined for this recipe.
    • Raisins - Regular black raisins work well but you can also use sultana or golden.
    • Basmati rice - Traditional Basmati rice pairs with it fantastically, especially when cooked to a fluffy finish. If you ever want to switch things up, try some jasmine rice or even some pumpkin and garlic naan bread to dip into the curry.

    How to Make Electric Skillet Shrimp Curry

    Cooked rice in electric skillet.

    Step 1. Make the basmati rice according to package instructions in the electric skillet. Remove to a separate, covered dish to keep warm.

    Toasted almonds in electric skillet.

    Step 2. Meanwhile, to toast the almonds, simply heat electric skillet to medium heat (300ºF), add a bit of olive oil and cook the almonds until golden brown, stirring often. Set aside.

    Cooked onions, ginger and garlic in electric skillet.

    Step 3. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook until the onion is translucent (around 5 minutes).

    Curry in electric skillet with lid.

    Step 4. Add the curry powder, tomato sauce and chicken broth. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.

    Curry and shrimp in electric skillet.

    Step 5. Add the shrimp and cook for 5 more minutes or until they are fully cooked. They should be pink and opaque (not transparent).

    Curry, shrimp and coconut milk in electric skillet.

    Step 6. Add the coconut milk and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

    Shrimp curry with fresh basil in electric skillet.

    Step 7. Add the fresh basil and cook for 30 more seconds.

    Shrimp curry in two bowls with Valentine's Day decorations.

    Step 8. Dish out the rice and curry in two bowls. Top with the raisins, toasted almonds and shredded coconut. Serve!

    💕 Looking for a Valentine's Day dessert? Try my Cake Pop Maker Brownie Bites, Strawberry Candy or check out some more electric skillet recipes.

    Storage

    Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 to 4 days in a covered container in the fridge.

    Reheating

    Reheat leftovers in the electric skillet or microwave.

    Shrimp curry in two bowls on deep red backround.

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    If you tried this Valentine's Day Electric Skillet Shrimp Curry Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. And please share the recipe!

    📋Recipe

    Shrimp curry with rice in two bowls.

    Valentine's Day Electric Skillet Shrimp Curry

    Joss Dyckson
    Looking for the perfect dinner for two? This aromatic electric skillet shrimp curry recipe is bound to impress your significant other on Valentine's day. The actual cooking is fast and the result is tender, simmered shrimp in a thick sauce of exotic flavors. Even with minimal effort, this shrimp curry still comes out to be a fancy dinner for a passionate Valentine's Day date.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Indian
    Servings 2
    Calories 667 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup basmati rice
    • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ cup yellow onion - chopped
    • 1 tablespoon garlic - minced
    • 1 tablespoon ginger - grated
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder
    • 1 cup tomato sauce
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 1 pound shrimp - peeled and deveined
    • ½ cup coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoons fresh basil - sliced
    • 1 tablespoon raisins
    • 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
    • salt and pepper - to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Make the basmati rice according to package instructions in the electric skillet. Remove to a separate, covered dish to keep warm.
      1 cup basmati rice
      Cooked rice in electric skillet.
    • Meanwhile, to toast the almonds, simply heat electric skillet to medium heat (300ºF), add a bit of olive oil and cook the almonds until golden brown, stirring often. Set aside.
      2 tablespoons sliced almonds
      Toasted almonds in electric skillet.
    • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook until the onion is translucent (around 5 minutes).
      1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ cup yellow onion, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger
      Cooked onions, ginger and garlic in electric skillet.
    • Add the curry powder, tomato sauce and chicken broth. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
      1 teaspoon curry powder, 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup chicken broth
      Curry in electric skillet with lid.
    • Add the shrimp and cook for 5 more minutes or until they are fully cooked. They should be pink and opaque (not transparent).
      1 pound shrimp
      Curry and raw shrimp in electric skillet with lid.
    • Add the coconut milk and mix well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
      ½ cup coconut milk
      Curry, shrimp and coconut milk in electric skillet.
    • Add the fresh basil and cook for 30 more seconds.
      2 tablespoons fresh basil
      Shrimp curry with fresh basil in electric skillet.
    • Dish out the rice and curry in two bowls. Top with the raisins, toasted almonds and shredded coconut. Serve!
      1 tablespoon raisins, 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
      Shrimp curry in two bowls with Valentine's Day decorations.

    Equipment

    • Electric Skillet

    Notes

    • Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 to 4 days in a covered container in the fridge.
    • They can be reheated in the skillet or microwave.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 667kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 13gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 1043mgPotassium: 845mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 649IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 5mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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