Weight Watchers Thai Green Curry Shrimp is a delicious and healthy recipe. You can easily convert this super tasty dish into a low Weight Watchers Points with fewer simple and clever adjustments. It is a flavorful and quick recipe. It is made of shrimp, lemon juice, and coconut milk. Each ingredient used in this dish turns out beautifully and enhances its flavors. This Weight Watchers Thai Green Curry Shrimp is the perfect meal for those looking for a low-calorie and protein-rich recipe. Prepare the tasty dish by following the cooking directions.
Equipment
- Wok
- Serving Plate
Ingredients
- Olive Oil 1tsp
- White Scallions 2- used for cooking
- Green Scallions 2- used for garnishing
- Thai Green Curry Paste 1tbsp, or add according to taste
- Chopped Garlic Cloves 2
- Shrimp 1Ib
- Light Coconut Milk 6oz
- Thai Fish Sauce 2tsps
- Fresh Chopped Basil 2tbsp
- Salt 1/4tsp
- Fresh Lemon Juice, 2tbsps
Instructions
- Place the wok on the burner. Heat olive oil over a medium heat.
- Add Thai green curry paste with chopped white Scallions to this warm oil.
- Simmer it for a minute until the scallions are soft.
- Next, add salt, chopped garlic, and shrimp to this pan.
- Cook it for about 4-5 minutes.
- After that, add fish sauce, light coconut milk, and lemon juice to this mixture.
- Cook all ingredients for 6-8 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked.
- When shrimp are cooked, turn off the burner.
- Shift this to a serving plate.
- Add chopped scallions and basil leaves over the dish.
- Tasty Weight Watchers Thai Green Curry Shrimp is ready to serve.
Variations
- Use avocado, coconut, or vegetable oil instead of olive oil.
- You can use soy sauce in place of fish sauce. The flavor of both sauces will hit differently.
- Brighten up the flavors of this dish with a splash of fresh lemon juice.
- You can add diced jalapenos, or red chili flakes to give a hot and spicy flavor. If you prefer a lighter taste, you can omit it depending on your taste choice.
Tips
- Use fresh and peeled shrimp to make this dish. If you are using frozen shrimp, cook it according to the steps mentioned in the packet.
- Choose low Weight Watchers points Thai curry paste. You can make this pasta at home.
- Simmer each side of the shrimp for only 3-4 minutes to prevent the burning.
- Add herbs like basil, cilantro, or Thai basil for a real Thai flavor.
- Serve with sliced lemons and fresh herbs for visual appeal.
- Add vegetables like colorful bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, or green beans.
- If you overcook the shrimp, it can become difficult to chew.
- Use a nonstick wok to cook this dish.
Storage Information
Refrigerate: We will save the Thai green curry in a sealed plastic container. Store these containers in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Freezer: You can easily freeze this dish for 2-3 months in freezer. The taste of this dish will be slightly changed but when you heat it on the burner the flavors will be adjusted.
Reheating: Reheat the chilled Thai Green Curry Shrimp in a pan over the burner or in a microwave oven for 1 minute or until it’s heated.
FAQs
How do we serve the Weight Watchers Thai Green Curry Shrimp?
Serve the tasty Thai Green Curry Shrimp with Cauliflower rice, brown rice, coconut rice, roasted vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, zucchini noodles, and mixed green salad.
What kind of garnishes go well with this dish?
You can use chopped nuts, fresh bai, chopped parsley, or sliced lemon as a garnishing. Diced jalapenos are also a good option. It gives a hot and spicy flavor to the dish.
Can I substitute the shrimp with other protein options?
Use low-fat chicken, or turkey to prepare this dish. The Weight Watchers Points for each item will be different.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Amount 1/2Cup
Total Calories 254kcal
Carbohydrates 34g
Protein 13g
Total Fat 8g
Sugar 2g
Fiber 4g
Sodium 431mg
Iron
Total Weight Watchers Points Per Serving 3