Creamy Prawn Curry Recipe

Name: Creamy Prawn Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g tiger shrimp; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons oil; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 cinnamon stick (5 cm piece); 4 cloves; 7 cardamom pods; 5 indian bay leaves; 2 cm gingerroot, grated; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 50 g creamed coconut, mixed with; 2/3 cup water or 2/3 cup coconut milk

Servings: persons

500 g tiger shrimp
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cinnamon stick (5 cm piece)
4 cloves
7 cardamom pods
5 indian bay leaves
2 cm gingerroot, grated
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
50 g creamed coconut, mixed with
2/3 cup water or 2/3 cup coconut milk

1
Peel and devein the prawns, leaving the tails intact.
2
Put them in a bowl, add the lemon juice, then toss together and leave the for 10 minutes.
3
Rinse the prawns under running cold water and pad dry with paper towels.
4
Heat the oil in a heavy based frying pan and fry the onion until lightly browned.
5
Add the turmeric, cinnamon, cloves cardamom, bay leaves, ginger and garlic, and fry for 1 minute.
6
Add the chili powder, creamed coconut or coconut milk, and salt, to taste, and simmer for 2 minutes.
7
Add the prawns, return to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the prawns are cooked through and the sauce is thick.

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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: 500 g tiger shrimp, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil, 1/2 onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Prawn Curry

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