Coconut Tiger Prawn Curry Recipe

Name: Coconut Tiger Prawn Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 -inch peeled fresh gingerroot; 3 fresh hot green chilies, serrano; 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 (14 - ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk; 2 pounds jumbo tiger prawns or jumbo shrimp (about 24) shelled and deveined

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves
1/2 -inch peeled fresh gingerroot
3 fresh hot green chilies, serrano
2 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (14 - ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
2 pounds jumbo tiger prawns or jumbo shrimp (about 24) shelled and deveined

1
Mince garlic and gingerroot.
2
Finely chop chilies.
3
In a deep 12-inch heavy skillet cook onions in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until edges are browned.
4
Add garlic, gingerroot, chilies, and remaining ingredients except coconut milk and prawns or shrimp and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes.
5
Stir in coconut milk and remove skillet from heat.
6
Sauce may be made days ahead and cooled completely before being chilled, covered.
7
Shell prawns or shrimp, leaving tails and first shell segments intact, and devein if desired.
8
Bring sauce to a boil, stirring.
9
Add prawns or shrimp and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.

526

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 -inch peeled fresh gingerroot, 3 fresh hot green chilies, serrano, 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion, and more.

Yes, Coconut Tiger Prawn Curry 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!

Coconut Tiger Prawn Curry

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Variations & substitutions

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