Prawns in Spiced Coconut Sauce Recipe

Name: Prawns in Spiced Coconut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large raw prawns; 1 large onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped; 2 red chilies or 2 green chilies, fresh sliced; 1 inch piece fresh ginger, shredded; 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce; ¾ cup reduced-fat evaporated milk; ½ teaspoon coconut essence; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 teaspoon white pepper

Servings: persons

12 large raw prawns
1 large onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 stalks lemongrass, chopped
2 red chilies or 2 green chilies, fresh sliced
1 inch piece fresh ginger, shredded
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
¾ cup reduced-fat evaporated milk
½ teaspoon coconut essence
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon white pepper

1
Remove shells from prawns, leaving tails and heads intact.
2
Remove waste veins and slits prawns down the underside form the head to the tail.
3
Chop onion finely and fry in oil until soft.
4
Add lemongrass, sliced chilies and ginger and saute for 2min, then add soy sauce with combined evaporated milk and coconut essence.
5
Add tomatoes to the pan with a little water.
6
Cook on low heat until tomato soft and sauce well flavoured.
7
Add prawns and simmer for about 5 minutes until tender.
8
Season with pepper.
9
Serve with steamed rice and green salad.

148

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large raw prawns, 1 large onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 stalks lemongrass, chopped, and more.

Yes, Prawns in Spiced Coconut Sauce 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.

Prawns in Spiced Coconut Sauce

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