Shrimp With Garlic (Gaeng Kua Goong)

This quick and creamy Thai shrimp curry, known as Gaeng Kua Goong, combines tender shrimp with aromatic garlic and earthy straw mushrooms in a rich coconut milk base. The dish balances savory fish sauce, a hint of white pepper, and the sweetness of coconut for a deeply satisfying flavor profile. It comes together in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Serve hot over jasmine rice to soak up the delicious sauce. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers authentic Thai comfort food that the whole family will love.

Cooking Method: Frying, Stir Frying

Cuisine: Thai

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 330.0

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This quick and creamy Thai shrimp curry, known as Gaeng Kua Goong, combines tender shrimp with aromatic garlic and earthy straw mushrooms in a rich coconut milk base. The dish balances savory fish sauce, a hint of white pepper, and the sweetness of coconut for a deeply satisfying flavor profile. It comes together in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Serve hot over jasmine rice to soak up the delicious sauce. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe delivers authentic Thai comfort food that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

4 tablespoon Vegetable oil
4 Cloves Garlic, crushed
2 pound Medium shrimp, shelled &
14 oz Coconut milk
15 oz Straw mushrooms, drained
1 ts Ground white pepper
2 tb Nam Pla (fish sauce)
4 tb Fresh cilantro

Directions

1
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or medium deep pan over medium heat.
2
Add crushed garlic and stir-fry until golden brown and fragrant.
3
Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 3 minutes until they begin to turn pink.
4
Pour in the coconut milk, add the drained straw mushrooms, white pepper, and fish sauce.
5
Simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the shrimp are fully cooked and the mushrooms are tender.
6
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 330.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.6g26%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 345.0mg115%
Sodium 711.0mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 1.4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 45.6g92%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Shrimp cook very quickly; avoid overcooking to prevent them from becoming rubbery. 5-7 minutes is usually sufficient once the liquid is added.

If straw mushrooms are unavailable, you can substitute with enoki mushrooms, shiitake, or button mushrooms.

For a richer curry, you can add a tablespoon of red or green curry paste along with the garlic.

Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice.

Keywords: shrimp, garlic, thai, curry, coconut milk, mushrooms, seafood, dinner, quick, easy, fish sauce, white pepper, cilantro, gaeng kua goong, asian, stir fry, wok, rice

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