⏱ 15 min total

Quick Shrimp Curry

Name: Quick Shrimp Curry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¾ tsp Canola oil; 4 oz Shrimp; ⅛ medium Onion; ¼ tsp Ground ginger; ¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ¼ tsp Cilantro; ⅜ tsp Turmeric; ¼ tsp Curry powder; ¼ tsp Paprika; ⅛ tsp Chili powder; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ½ cup Tomato sauce; ¼ cup Coconut milk; ⅛ tsp Salt; ½ tbsp Cilantro; ¼ pepper Red chili pepper

Per 1 serving · 327 g · 16 ingredients

Calories

275

14%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
19g
26% of calories
Carbs
14g
19% of calories
Fat
17g
54% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Quick Shrimp Curry (327 g) has 275 calories, with 19 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (54% of calories). It is high in protein (38% DV), Vitamin C (31% DV) and Vitamin E (29% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 42%, 57% and 48% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

84cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

6.9g

Net carbs

11g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.1g

5.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein38%
Vitamin C31%
Vitamin E29%
Niacin24%
Vitamin B635%
Vitamin B1252%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber11%
Vitamin A13%
Vitamin K11%
Folate (B9)12%
Pantothenic acid18%
Calcium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium42%
Saturated fat57%
Cholesterol48%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min

1
Heat two-thirds of the canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute on each side, then remove from the pan.
2
Add the remaining canola oil to the skillet with the chopped onion. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Stir in the ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, curry powder, chili powder, salt, and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds.
4
Add the tomato sauce and mix well.
5
Pour in the coconut milk and return the shrimp to the pan. Stir well to combine.
6
Serve garnished with fresh chopped cilantro and chili peppers.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (327 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	114 μg	13%
Vitamin C	28 mg	31%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	4 mg	29%
Vitamin K	13 μg	11%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	5%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	4 mg	24%
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg	35%
Folate (B9)	47 μg	12%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	52%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	18%
Choline	113 mg	21%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	112 mg	11%
Iron	5 mg	61%
Potassium	749 mg	16%
Magnesium	83 mg	20%
Phosphorus	387 mg	55%
Zinc	2 mg	18%
Copper	0.5 mg	51%
Manganese	1 mg	47%
Selenium	35 μg	64%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.3 g	—
Alpha carotene	14 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	594 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.1 g	—
Fluoride	43 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.4 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	17,021 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.5 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	61 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.5 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 275 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

52min
Walking (3.5 mph)
33min
Cycling (moderate)
23min
Running (6 mph)
39min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Quick Shrimp Curry?

One serving of Quick Shrimp Curry (1 serving) has 275 calories, which works out to 84 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Quick Shrimp Curry high in protein?

It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (38% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Quick Shrimp Curry keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 11 g of net carbs and 19% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Quick Shrimp Curry?

967 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Quick Shrimp Curry?

5.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (327 g)

Calories275

% Daily Value*

Total fat 17g	22%
Saturated fat 11g	57%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Sodium 967mg	42%
Total carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary fiber 3.1g	11%
Total sugars 5.7g
Protein 19g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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