Sweet and Spicy Mango Chutney Shrimp Curry

Quick answer

Total time: 35 min
Level: Easy
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients: 8

About this dish

Sweet and Spicy Mango Chutney Shrimp Curry is an Indian-style dish combining shrimp, mango chutney, and coconut milk.

The process starts by sauteing onion and garlic, then blooming curry powder in oil to release its aroma. Shrimp are added and lightly cooked before pouring in coconut milk and mango chutney. Simmering for five to seven minutes ensures the shrimp remain tender and firm instead of becoming rubbery. The natural acidity of the mango chutney balances the creamy richness of the coconut milk. A touch of lime juice is added for acidity, and the dish is garnished with cilantro. It is served with rice or naan. Chopping large chunks of chutney results in a smoother sauce, and dried chili flakes can be added for extra heat.

Ingredients

servings

IngredientAmountUnit

Shrimp300 gg

Mango chutney3 tbsptbsp

Onion1 piecepiece

Coconut milk200 mlml

Curry powder2 tbsptbsp

Minced garlic1 tbsptbsp

Cilantro10 gg

Lime juice1 tsptsp

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Instructions

Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.

6 steps

1

Finish

Finely dice 1 onion and roughly chop 10g cilantro, setting the cilantro aside for garnish.
2

Control

Heat oil in a pan and saute the diced onion over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes until golden.

Add 1 tbsp minced garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
3

Heat

Add 2 tbsp curry powder and fry in the oil for 1 minute.

The spices bloom in the oil and release a deep golden aromatic oil.
4

Heat

Add 300g cocktail shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes until the outside turns pink.

They do not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
5

Control

Pour in 3 tbsp mango chutney and 200ml coconut milk.

Simmer over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce thickens and the shrimp are fully flavored.
6

Finish

Check that the shrimp are opaque through the center, stir in 1 tsp lime juice, and top with the reserved 10g cilantro.

Serve hot.

Practical Cooking Checks

The cues that matter most while cooking.

Key technique: Mango Chutney Shrimp Curry balances fruity acidity with spicy notes in a rich coconut base.
Finish cue: Check that the shrimp are opaque through the center, stir in 1 tsp lime juice, and top with the reserved 10g cilantro.
Avoid this: Turn off the heat as soon as the shrimp are opaque through the center to reduce overcooking.
Substitution: Simmering for five to seven minutes ensures the shrimp remain tender and firm instead of becoming rubbery.