Prawn Spicy Curry Recipe

Name: Prawn Spicy Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Curry Paste; 1 can (400ml Can) Coconut Milk; 2 cups Small White Potatoes, Quartered; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 2 whole Cardamom Pods, Crushed; 1 teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger; 1 whole Green Chili, Halved, Deseeded And Cut On The Bias; 12 whole King Prawns; 1 teaspoon Dark Brown Sugar; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; Cooked Rice, To Serve; 1 Tablespoon Peanuts, Roughly Chopped; 6 whole Basil Leaves, Finely Sliced

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Curry Paste
1 can (400ml Can) Coconut Milk
2 cups Small White Potatoes, Quartered
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
2 whole Cardamom Pods, Crushed
1 teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger
1 whole Green Chili, Halved, Deseeded And Cut On The Bias
12 whole King Prawns
1 teaspoon Dark Brown Sugar
1 whole Lime, Juiced
Cooked Rice, To Serve
1 Tablespoon Peanuts, Roughly Chopped
6 whole Basil Leaves, Finely Sliced

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Using a large saute pan, mix the curry paste and the thick part of the coconut milk and cook over medium heat until aromatic.
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Pour in the rest of the coconut milk and simmer for a couple of minutes.
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Add in the potatoes, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and green chilli and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
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Add the shrimp, brown sugar and lime juice and cook for a further 4 minutes and until the shrimp are cooked.
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Serve the curry on a bed of rice and sprinkled with peanuts and basil.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Curry Paste, 1 can (400ml Can) Coconut Milk, 2 cups Small White Potatoes, Quartered, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Prawn Spicy 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!

Prawn Spicy Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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