Spicy Coconut King Prawns
This recipe features beautifully fresh, large king prawns in a spicy coconut sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner, this dish combines aromatic spices with creamy coconut for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Servings: 4 Serves
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $30
Equipment
- Large frying pan
Ingredients
- 500 g king prawns cooked and peeled
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 3 cm ginger grated
- 1 medium red chilli deseeded and chopped
- 3 tsp hot paprika
- 3 tsp garam masala
- Juice of half a lime
- 300 ml tomato passata
- 50 g coconut cream
- Large handful of fresh coriander
- Handful of coconut shavings
- Coconut oil
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the coconut oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, and brown the onions. Add the garlic, ginger, and chilli and sauté for 2-3 minutes to soften. Add the paprika, garam masala, and lime juice, and sweat for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Prawns and Sauce: Add the passata along with the prawns, stir, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the coconut cream to thicken, adding more if required.
- Serve: Serve with the fresh coriander and coconut shavings on top.
Notes
- If using raw prawns, cook them separately first and allow them to cool before starting this recipe.
- Adjust the amount of chilli and spices based on your heat preference.
- This dish pairs well with cauliflower rice or a fresh salad.