Burmese Curried Prawns Recipe

Name: Burmese Curried Prawns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut oil; 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1 piece of ginger root, 1 1/2 inches long, peeled and chopped finely to a paste; 4 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (see note); 1/2 teaspoon tamarind powder or 1/2 tablespoon tamarind paste (see note); 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red peppers; 1 1/2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (see note); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/4 cup peanut oil
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 piece of ginger root, 1 1/2 inches long, peeled and chopped finely to a paste
4 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (see note)
1/2 teaspoon tamarind powder or 1/2 tablespoon tamarind paste (see note)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red peppers
1 1/2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (see note)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat oil in large skillet or wok.
2
Add onion, garlic and ginger and stir-fry until lightly browned.
3
Add tomatoes, curry powder, garam masala, tamarind powder or paste, turmeric and paprika.
4
Cook over medium heat till tomatoes begin to soften; stir in shrimp, peppers, fish sauce and 2 tablespoons cilantro.
5
Increase heat slightly and stir-fry shrimp about 3 minutes, until they turn opaque.
6
Reduce heat to low and simmer gently until shrimp are cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes depending on size.
7
If sauce is too thick, add 2 or 3 tablespoons water.
8
When shrimp are done, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of cilantro.

312

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup peanut oil, 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped, 6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped, 1 piece of ginger root, 1 1/2 inches long, peeled and chopped finely to a paste, and more.

Yes, Burmese Curried Prawns falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Burmese Curried Prawns

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Variations & substitutions

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