Burmese Prawn Curry Recipe Recipe

Name: Burmese Prawn Curry Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound medium prawns, peeled and deveined; 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons Madras curry powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger (from a 1-inch piece); 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon prepared chile paste, such as sambal oelek; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, plus a few extra sprigs for garnish; Coconut Rice, for serving

Servings: persons

1 pound medium prawns, peeled and deveined
5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon prepared chile paste, such as sambal oelek
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, plus a few extra sprigs for garnish
Coconut Rice, for serving

1
Combine prawns, 1/2 the garlic, the fish sauce, curry powder, turmeric, and black pepper in a large bowl and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
2
Heat the oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until it starts to shimmer.
3
Add the remaining garlic and the ginger and cook and stir until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
4
Add the onion and cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Add the paprika and chile paste and stir until the onion is evenly coated.
6
Add the prawns and arrange them in one layer on the bottom of the skillet.
7
Raise the heat to medium high and cook until just opaque, about 3 minutes, turning the shrimp over halfway through.
8
Then stir until the shrimp are fully cooked (cut into a piece for a peek).
9
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and stir with a couple more flourishes.
10
Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve with coconut rice and a vegetable side dish.

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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 pound medium prawns, peeled and deveined, 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, 2 teaspoons fish sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons Madras curry powder, and more.

Yes, Burmese Prawn Curry Recipe 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.

Burmese Prawn Curry Recipe

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