Curried Prawns in Pineapples Recipe

Name: Curried Prawns in Pineapples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs medium shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; ¼ cup chopped chives, divided; 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoons curry powder, Sri Lankan Syle is best for this; 1 ¼ cups fish stock or 1 ¼ cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 2 medium pineapple

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in pan and add onion and 2 Tablespoons chives, tomato, and curry powder.
2
Cook 5 minutes without browning.
3
Add stock and simmer 5 minutes or so.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Blend butter and flour together and add in small pieces to sauce, stirring until smooth.
6
Add prawns and cook gently until just pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
7
Now add salt, pepper and hot sauce if desired, to your taste.
8
Meantime, plunge the pineapples into boiling water for 3 minutes and drain.
9
Halve them exactly down the center, leaving some leaves intact on each half.
10
Hollow out some of the flesh and fill the hollows with prawn mixture.
11
Sprinkle with remaining chives.
12
Allow 1/2 pineapple per person.

492

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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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs medium shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, coarsely chopped, ¼ cup chopped chives, divided, and more.

Yes, Curried Prawns in Pineapples 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!

Curried Prawns in Pineapples

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