Prawn Curry

Spicy curry dish combines prawns with classic curry spices. This asian style dish features fish stock, coconut cream, onion, tomatoes and coriander.
Ingredients -
1 Pound (450 g) peeled cooked Prawns
15 Tablespoons ground Coriander
1/2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 Teaspoons Turmeric
1 Garlic Clove (Crushed)
1 Cup Basic Fish Stock
2 Tablespoons Oil
1 Large Onion (finely chopped)
3 Teaspoons Tomato Puree (paste)
2 Tomatoes (peeled, seeded and chopped)
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
2 Teaspoons Coconut Cream (optional)
Coriander Sprigs (to garnish)
 
Preparation:

1. Mix all of the spices in a medium bowl.

2. With a little of the stock add the garlic and mix to a paste.

3. Set aside.

4. Heat the oil in a frying pan.

5. Fry the onion approximately for 4 or 5 minutes or until golden brown.

6. Add the spice mixture and tomato puree cook for 1-2 minutes.

7. Stir in the remaining tomatoes and stock and cover the pan and simmer gently for approximately 20 minutes.

8. Add the lemon juice, prawns and the coconut cream.

9. Stir until the coconut cream dissolves, and then simmer for 5 minutes more.

10. Garnish with coriander sprigs and serve with basmati rice.

 



Prawn Recipe Tip
Coconut Milk
Sold in full-fat and low-fat versions, coconut milk is used in many popular prawn recipes. Coconut milk should not be confused with cream of coconut, and is not a substitute.

Prawn Recipe Tip
Curry Paste

Curry paste is a thick, yellow or red paste available in some supermarkets, many specialty stores and online. The best brands are a mix of ghee, curry powder, vinegar, and spices.

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