Curried Shrimp Or Prawns With Sambal Oelek Recipe

Name: Curried Shrimp Or Prawns With Sambal Oelek
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup); 1 large celery rib, finely chopped (about 1 cup); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons sambal oelek (hot pepper sauce); 1 lb medium-sized shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup coconut cream; 2 teaspoons tapioca starch or 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons cold water

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large celery rib, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sambal oelek (hot pepper sauce)
1 lb medium-sized shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup coconut cream
2 teaspoons tapioca starch or 2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

1
In a large frying pan on medium-high heat, add olive oil, stir in curry powder and cook stirring for about 2 minutes.
2
Add minced ginger and cook for another 2 minutes.
3
Add onion, celery and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
4
Add shrimp or prawns and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until prawns have just turned pink, (DO NOT OVERCOOK SHRIMP OR PRAWNS).
5
Add sour cream and coconut cream and bring to boil, stirring continuously until smooth.
6
In a small bowl, mix together tapioca starch and cold water until smooth.
7
While sauce is boiling, add tapioca starch mixture in small amounts, stirring continuously until sauce thickens to the consistency of gravy.
8
Serve over cooked rice, pasta of your choice, crisp pappadams or freshly cooked naans.
9
Adjust Sambal Oelek to suit your taste.
10
You can substitute and use whipping cream instead of coconut cream.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot, 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup), and more.

Yes, Curried Shrimp Or Prawns With Sambal Oelek 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.

Curried Shrimp Or Prawns With Sambal Oelek

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