Curried Prawns In Pineapple (Trinidad) Recipe

Name: Curried Prawns In Pineapple (Trinidad) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. live prawns or possibly shrimp or possibly 8-12 ounce. peeled shrimp; Salt (optional); Strain juice of 1 lime (optional); 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, minced; 1 tbsp. minced chives or possibly spring onions; 2 tomatoes, peeled and minced; 2 tbsp. curry pwdr; 1 1/4 c. fish steak or possibly water; 1 ounce. butter; 1 ounce. flour; 2 sm. pineapple

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs. live prawns or possibly shrimp or possibly 8-12 ounce. peeled shrimp
Salt (optional)
Strain juice of 1 lime (optional)
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, minced
1 tbsp. minced chives or possibly spring onions
2 tomatoes, peeled and minced
2 tbsp. curry pwdr
1 1/4 c. fish steak or possibly water
1 ounce. butter
1 ounce. flour
2 sm. pineapple

1
Scald the live shrimp in boiling salted water for 10 min.
2
Drain, peel off shell and head, slit the back and remove the black cord.
3
Clean in lime juice and salted water.
4
Heat the oil in a frying pan.
5
Add in the onion, 1 tsp.
6
chives and tomato juice, the curry pwdr and cook for 5 min without browning.
7
Add in the stock or possibly water and shrimp and simmer over a low heat for 15 min.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Blend the butter and flour together and add small pcs to shrimp, stirring till smooth.
10
Continue cooking for a further 3 min.
11
Plunge the pineapple in boiling water for 3 min, drain.
12
Halve, then leaving some leaves.
13
Hollow out some flesh and fill.
14
Sprinkle with remaining chives.
15
Allow half a pineapple per person.
16
Preparation time: 7-10 min; cooking time: 40 min.

560

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs. live prawns or possibly shrimp or possibly 8-12 ounce. peeled shrimp, Salt (optional), Strain juice of 1 lime (optional), 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Curried Prawns In Pineapple (Trinidad) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!