Thai Red Prawn Curry Recipe

Name: Thai Red Prawn Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7/8 pound peeled prawns fresh, or defrosted; 1 can coconut milk; 2 tablespoons red curry paste; 2 cloves garlic diced; 1 chillies red Thai, sliced; 2 zucchini diced; button mushrooms 5-6 regular, sliced; 1 can bamboo shoots sliced; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 4 kaffir lime leaves; 8 basil leaves holy; jasmine rice

Servings: persons

7/8 pound peeled prawns fresh, or defrosted
1 can coconut milk
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 cloves garlic diced
1 chillies red Thai, sliced
2 zucchini diced
button mushrooms 5-6 regular, sliced
1 can bamboo shoots sliced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
4 kaffir lime leaves
8 basil leaves holy
jasmine rice

1
Prep all the ingredients (slice & dice) and put the rice on to boil*.
2
Spoon the THICK coconut milk into a wok (from top of can), add the Red Curry paste and fry for 2-3 mins on high heat.
3
Add the prawns and cook until done (approx 3 mins).
4
Add the rest of the coconut milk and bring to the boil.
5
Then add the garlic, courgettes & mushrooms and simmer for 5-10 mins. Add the bamboo shoots, chilli, fish sauce, leaves & a little water. Turn the heat up for a few minutes then serve on a bed of jasmin rice!
6
*for great rice, generally measure 2 cups of water to 1 cup of rice & don't lift the lid until rice is ready (10-15 mins depending on type)!

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 7/8 pound peeled prawns fresh, or defrosted, 1 can coconut milk, 2 tablespoons red curry paste, 2 cloves garlic diced, and more.

Yes, Thai Red Prawn 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!

Thai Red Prawn Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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