Coconut Prawn Curry
This simple creamy prawn curry recipe has a rich coconut sauce with plenty of spices. It’s so quick to make and it can be served with rice and/or naan for a lunch or dinner.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: Curry, Main Course
Servings: 4
Calories: 285kcal
- 150 g Cooked king prawns
- 400 g Jasmine rice
- 2 Garlic cloves (chopped)
- 2 Tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 Onion (chopped)
- 1 Small chilli (chopped)
- ½ Bell pepper (chopped)
- 5 tbsp Coconut cream
- 3 tbsp Olive oil (extra virgin preferable but not optional)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Mixed herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 1 tsp Caribbean everyday seasoning (Dunn's River - you can buy in any supermarket)
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- ½ tsp Red curry powder
Wash the rice. Put it n a medium saucepan and add a pinch of salt, black pepper and 2 tablespoons coconut cream. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Leave it to simmer for 30 minutes until the water is absorbed.
In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat and add the copped onions. Stir continuously until the onions become soft and translucent.
Add the tomatoes and bell peppers and continue stirring for another 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and the chilli.
Sprinkle the salt, all the seasoning over, 3 tbsp coconut cream and stir frequently for 5-6 minutes.
Add the prawns and pour in enough water to cover them. Cover the pan and leave it to simmer for 15 minutes.
Garnish with cucumbers and chopped parsley (optional) and serve hot with rice.
Bon Appetit!
Calories: 285kcal