Thai Shrimp and Yellow Bell Pepper Ravioli in Spicy Coconut Sauce

Indulge in the bold flavors of Thailand with this innovative dish, featuring succulent shrimp, crunchy yellow bell peppers, and tender ravioli, all harmoniously combined in a rich and spicy coconut sauce. This recipe is a creative twist on traditional Thai cuisine, blending the comfort of Italian ravioli with the vibrant spices of the East. With its balance of textures and flavors, this dish is sure to delight your senses.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Thai
  • thai
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  • shrimp
  • yellow bell pepper
  • ravioli
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1lbshrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2eachyellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1packageravioli, fresh or frozen, cheese-filled
  • 1cancoconut milk, full-fat
  • 2tbspThai red curry paste, none
  • 1tbspfish sauce, none
  • 1tbsplime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1tspbrown sugar, none
  • 2tbspvegetable oil, none
  • 3clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1/4cupfresh basil, chopped
  • to tastenonesalt, none
  • to tastenonepepper, none

Nutrition

Calories

420

105 per serving

Protein

32g

64% DV

Fat

20g

29% DV

Carbs

30g

10% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein30%
Fat43%
Carbs29%
Fiber
4g

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced yellow bell peppers and cook until they start to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

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  2. 2

    Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink and are just done, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

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  3. 3

    In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the Thai red curry paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes or until the paste is fragrant and slightly darkened.

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  4. 4

    Pour in the full-fat coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Let cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly.

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  5. 5

    While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ravioli according to the package instructions until they float to the surface. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the ravioli.

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  6. 6

    Add the cooked ravioli to the skillet with the coconut sauce. Toss the ravioli in the sauce, adding some reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the ravioli is well coated.

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  7. 7

    Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing everything together to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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  8. 8

    Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve immediately, enjoying the harmony of Thai flavors with Italian comfort food.

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