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Quick and Easy Prawn Curry for a Taste of Paradise at Home

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Enjoy a flavorful and quick prawn curry that brings tropical vibes to your dinner table with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Vegetable Oil

  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (Swap with cooking spray to lighten up.)

Onion

  • 1 medium Onion (Use shallots for a milder alternative.)

Garam Masala

  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala (Or mild curry powder.)

Ground Turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Can be omitted if desired.)

Salt

  • to taste teaspoon Salt (Adjust according to your taste preference.)

Red Chilli

  • 1 piece Red Chilli (Lessen the quantity for milder curry.)

Freshly Grated Ginger

  • 1 tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger (Ground ginger can be used.)

Garlic

  • 2 cloves Garlic (Garlic powder is an alternative.)

Tomato Paste

  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste (Substitute with pureed tomatoes if needed.)

Ground Almonds

  • 2 tablespoons Ground Almonds (Mix cornflour with water for gluten-free.)

Coconut Milk

  • 1 can Coconut Milk (Light coconut milk for lower fat version.)

Vegetable Stock

  • 1 cup Vegetable Stock (Homemade stock can be used.)

Bell Peppers

  • 1 cup Bell Peppers (Swap for snap peas if preferred.)

Raw Peeled Prawns

  • 300 grams Raw Peeled Prawns (Tofu or chicken can be alternatives.)

Baby Spinach

  • 2 handfuls Baby Spinach (Kale or other greens work well too.)

Lime Juice

  • 1 juice Lime (Lemon can substitute.)

Cilantro

  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro (Omit if not a fan of herbs.)

Red Pepper Flakes

  • to taste teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Optional based on spice tolerance.)

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a large pan and sauté chopped onions until translucent.
  • Add ginger, garlic, and spices; cook for 2 minutes to release aroma.
  • Stir in tomato paste, ground almonds, and vegetable stock; simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add prawns, bell peppers, and coconut milk; cook until prawns are pink and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach, lime juice, cilantro, and red pepper flakes; cook for 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of red chilli and red pepper flakes.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tropical
Keyword: Prawns