Shrimp Curry with Broccoli and Rice

This simple Shrimp Curry meal is quick and easy to make and filled with flavor! Packed with veggies and creamy coconut milk, it's delicious and hearty! Using microwaveable brown rice gets dinner on the table quickly!

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• 👩🏻‍🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe
• 🥘 Ingredients Needed
• 🔪 Instructions
• 👪 FAQs
• 🧊 Storage
• 💭 Helpful Tips
• 📖 Variations
• 🥗 Suggested Side Dishes
• 🍞 Related Recipes
• Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe
• 📋 Recipe Card
• 💬 Reviews and Comments

👩🏻‍🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe

You'll love everything about this recipe! It's quick, easy and healthy. It's a meal the whole family will love (even if the kids do pick out the broccoli!). It's filled with healthy protein from the shrimp and coconut milk.

A total win-win, made in one pan means clean-up is a breeze!

And if your family loves rice like mine, having this Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice in your back pocket is a great idea! And fans of broccoli will also love this One Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese, and if you can't get enough curry, try this Vegan Quinoa Curry dish.

🥘 Ingredients Needed

For a complete list of ingredients, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• broccoli florets - fresh is best, frozen isn't a good substitute here.
• brown rice - I use microwaveable packets, this is a quick and easy meal!
• olive oil - to sauté the shrimp.
• frozen shrimp - I prefer tail/shells off, but you can substitute if you need to.
• curry powder - adds so much flavor!
• salt - for seasoning.
• coconut milk - for a rich aromatic sauce!

🔪 Instructions

Please note: This is an overview of the instructions. You'll find the complete instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Lightly steam the broccoli florets in the microwave loosely covered, set aside.
• Next cook the brown rice according to package directions, set aside.
• Heat the olive oil over medium. Add the shrimp and cook for just a couple of minutes.
• Add the curry spice and salt to the skillet and continue to cook until the shrimp is almost done.
• Add the cooked rice, broccoli, and coconut milk to the skillet. Heat while stirring for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is hot and the shrimp is completely cooked.

How easy is this?!!

👪 FAQs

🧊 Storage

Allow the curry to completely cool before storing in the refrigerator. It will keep for a couple of days. To reheat, place in serving dishes and microwave in 30 second increments covered with a wet paper towel.

You can freeze curry, but personally I think the texture of the seafood changes because it's being frozen a second time (remember we're using frozen shrimp). For this reason I recommend this meal is enjoyed when it's fresh.

💭 Helpful Tips

• No need to thaw the shrimp, but if you're substituting with another protein like chicken, make sure it's thawed first.
• Be careful to not overcook the shrimp, it's easy to do! You can tell when it's cooked when it turns from translucent to opaque.
• Use unsweetened coconut milk for this recipe.

📖 Variations

• I actually like to use a frozen quinoa/rice blend I get from Trader Joe's. Or just sub in your own cooked quinoa or quinoa/rice blend!
• No shrimp? Use chicken! It's a great substitute. Slice the chicken into small bite sized pieces (make sure it's completely cooked to 165 degrees).
• Make it vegan by substituting tofu, or more vegetables. This is such an easy dish to customize!
• Scallops or mussels would be delicious as well!
• Add some heat with jalapeños slices or sriracha - YUM!

🥗 Suggested Side Dishes

This crockpot olive bread would be delicious served alongside the shrimp curry. Topping it with some homemade chutney? YUM!

Samosas are always good for sopping up any extra sauce as well. This samosa recipe would be great as well. Best part? It's easy to make!

Lastly this apple walnut salad is another great simple choice and would really round out this meal.

🍞 Related Recipes

There are some GREAT curry recipes on the blog. If you enjoy this recipe for shrimp curry and broccoli, here are more I think you'll want to try next!

• One Pot Curry Pasta - the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. Creamy pasta smothered in a delicious light curry sauce!
• Slow Cooker Red Lentil Curry - this slightly spicy meal is made in your crockpot. It's filled with delicious warm spices.
• Zucchini Curry Lime Soup - Such great flavors, this rich creamy soup is so filling! It's healthy too, but shhhh..... no one needs to know but you and me! 😋

Looking for another shrimp recipe? Try my Shrimp Grilled Cheese! It's a melty, shrimpy, crispy, delicious grilled sandwich your family will love.

Or, check out this Shrimp Aquachile Verde, a light and flavorful Mexican dish!

For something a little different, check out this healthy recipe for how to cook calamari rings from frozen and make a delicious, crunchy appetizer or light main dish!

Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe

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Update Notes: This post was originally published in October 2013, but was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in August 2021.