This vibrant and mouth-watering Shrimp Curry with tender-sweet shrimp is lightly spiced with aromatic whole spices and has tropical flavors from coconut milk.
A perfect recipe for anyone looking to explore Indian spices and curries. The flavor packed curry is light and fresh with perfectly cooked succulent Shrimp in the Instant Pot.
Why cook Shrimp Curry in the Instant Pot:
- Using the Instant Pot gives you a consistent control of time and temperature, ensuring perfectly cooked shrimp every time.
Best ways to serve Shrimp Curry:
- steamed rice
- steamed rice noodles
- comforting risotto
- with fluffy naan
Step by step recipe for Instant Pot Shrimp Curry:
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat oil. Add onion, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon stick and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add salt, turmeric, red chili powder, ginger and garlic.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of the reserved coconut water, tomato puree and shrimp.
- Close the Instant Pot with steam release handle to sealing. Pressure Cook/Manual(Low) for 2 minutes followed by quick release.
- Stir in coconut cream and garnish with cilantro.
- Transfer the shrimp to a serving bowl or take the stainless steel pot out of the Instant Pot housing and place on a hot plate to avoid overcooking. Enjoy hot.
Pro Tips for perfect Instant Pot Shrimp Curry:
- Use tail-on, peeled and devined, jumbo or extra large frozen shrimp.
- If using small to medium shrimp reduce the cook time to zero or 1 minute.
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- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 1 2- inch cinnamon stick
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 6 cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 1 1/2 pounds jumbo or extra large shrimp tail-on peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- Put the can of coconut milk in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours or in the freezer for 5 minutes to separate the cream from water, then open the can and scoop off the cream from the top. Reserve both cream and water.
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat oil. Add onion, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add salt, red chili powder, turmeric, ginger, garlic. Press the Cancel button to turn off the Instant Pot. Mix well.
Stir in 1/4 cup of the reserved coconut water, tomato puree and shrimp.
Close the Instant Pot with steam release handle to sealing. Pressure Cook/Manual(Low) for 2 minutes followed by quick release.
- Stir in reserved coconut cream and garnish with cilantro. Transfer the shrimp to a serving bowl or take the stainless steel pot out of the Instant Pot housing and place on a hot plate to avoid overcooking. Enjoy hot.
Recipe Video
- Use tail-on, peeled and devined, jumbo or extra large frozen shrimp.
- If using small to medium shrimp reduce the cook time to zero or 1 minute.
- Pick out and discard the whole spices while you eat.
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Author: Archana
Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
Louise Samson says
Another great dish, dear Archana! Appealing, fragrant and simply delicious (although it took me more like 1 hour and 20 minutes rather than 20 minutes. But then, I must be very slow.)
Thank you. And thank you also for your book. Love all you do!
Louise
Archana says
Hi Louise. Thank you for your lovely feedback. Was it the prep time that took longer?
Balaji Shenoy says
The taste was amazing… one of the best shrimp curries i’ve had. The taste resembled a thai curry paste I thought.
Archana says
Thank you!
Simone says
Love your instant pot recipes ! You have made me love cooking again !
Quick question on this recipe .. I have hunts tomato sauce can .Is this the same thing as what you have asked for in this recipe ? Thanks
Archana says
Check to see if it has any additional ingredients. Usually the one I use is just pureed tomatoes.
Docmom says
So quick and tasty!
sne3103 says
Would lite coconut milk work, to save some calories?
Archana says
Yes, just that the curry will be a bit watery
Anjali says
Hi, What should be the cook time for small frozen shrimps please?
Archana says
Same cook time. As you need that much minimum time for rice to cook.
Minnie John says
I made this yesterday. It was one of the easiest recipes and the finished product was just scrumptious!! I can’t believe that I made it in less than 30 minutes and it was so good.
Archana says
Thank you for your lovely feedback
radhika neel says
if i want to replace shrimp with Paneer, what would be the quantity of paneer and how long would i cook it for.
Archana says
You can add 1 pound of cubes paneer and cook for the same time
Eileen Arnoff says
Can you please help me out recipe details? I tried it and it was very nice but guessed on a few things:
Coconut milk….how many ounces?
Cardamom pods…..cook whole?
Garlic and ginger….minced, diced, grated? Thank you!
Archana says
Hi Eileen, Coconut milk – 15 ounces (1 can) , Cardamom pods cook whole and then pick out while eating. Garlic and ginger both grated
Tina A. says
Hi Archana,
Thanks for all the delicious recipes!
Regarding this shrimp curry recipe, is this something you can make ahead and freeze for a month later?
Keep up the great work and keep it coming. Regards from Toronto, Canada.
Archana says
I am not sure! I have not tried freezing cooked shrimp.
Melinda T. says
I haven’t made this one yet, but I definitely will! It looks amazing. I do have sort of a weird question, though.
Why tail-on shrimp? Isn’t it easier to eat if you don’t have to pick up the shrimp with your fingers? I don’t mean to sound grumpy, I’m genuinely curious. You’re not the only blogger/foodie who uses the tail-on kind, so there must be a reason…?
It won’t mess things up if I take the tails off my shrimp, will it?
Again, I’m really not trying to be difficult, honest! Just trying to figure things out.
Archana says
Hi Melinda, You can def take the tails off before cooking this dish. Leaving the tail on does 3 minor things – Makes the dish look attractive, can prevent overcooking and you can use the tails as handles to pick up. For this dish, it’s simply a preference so go ahead and make it without tails and I promise you will LOVE it.
Tamara says
Excellent recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Archana says
Thank you!