Prawn curry is a specialty of India's Goan coast, where Portuguese influences are mixed with local spices and coconut. The fishermen prepared it in clay pots with prawns from the day's catch. It is one of the most popular seafood curries in Indian cuisine.
Indian
Curry prawns
Curry prawns with coconut milk, tomato, garam masala and cilantro.
- Indian
- Main course
- Light
- High protein
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 340 kcal
- Protein 28 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 12 g
- Fat 20 g
- Sodium 680 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Prawn curry is an Indian preparation with easy difficulty. Set aside about 30 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 500 g of large peeled prawns.
- Have ready: 400 ml of coconut milk.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons red curry paste.
- Have ready: 1 chopped onion.
- Have ready: 2 chopped tomatoes.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Heat oil in wok; sauté prawns for 2 minutes until…
Heat oil in wok; sauté prawns for 2 minutes until they change color; reserve. Work in batches if skillet is full; too much load generates steam and cooks instead of sautéing.
Work in batches if skillet is full; too much load generates steam and cooks instead of sautéing
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In the same wok
In the same wok, sauté onion, garlic and ginger for 4 minutes.
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Add curry paste and tomato; cook 5 minutes until thickened
Add curry paste and tomato; cook 5 minutes until thickened. Reduce heat to medium so that the liquid concentrates flavor without burning the bottom.
Reduce heat to medium so that the liquid concentrates flavor without burning the bottom.
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Pour coconut milk and garam masala; boil gently 3 minutes
Pour coconut milk and garam masala; boil gently for 3 minutes.
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Return prawns and cook for 3 more minutes without boiling hard.
Return prawns and cook 3 more minutes without boiling hard.
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Serve with fresh cilantro and basmati rice
Serve with fresh cilantro and basmati rice.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with seasonal white fish instead of the main fish.
- Version with whole wheat pasta or brown rice for greater fiber content.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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