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Coconut Prawn Curry
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5 from 2 votes

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal
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