Description
Indulgent seafood lovers rejoice with this luscious Prawn Curry, a delectable blend of tender prawns swimming in a silky, spice-infused coconut sauce. Savor each spoonful of this aromatic dish that promises to transport your palate straight to coastal kitchens where flavor reigns supreme.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (500 grams) prawns (peeled & deveined, tails optional)
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (adjust for spice level)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons oil or butter
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1-inch ginger (grated)
- 1 small tomato (pureed or finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (for depth of flavor, optional)
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream (for creaminess)
- ½ cup water or seafood broth (adjust for consistency)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon sugar (optional, balances acidity)
- Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
- Squeeze of lime juice
- Red chili flakes (optional, for extra spice)
Instructions
- Coat the prawns thoroughly with salt, turmeric, freshly ground black pepper, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, ensuring each morsel is evenly seasoned.
- Allow the prawns to luxuriate in the marinade for approximately 10-15 minutes, enabling the flavors to penetrate deeply while you orchestrate the curry’s foundation.
- Heat a generous dollop of ghee or oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, creating a shimmering surface that will embrace the aromatics.
- Gently sauté finely chopped onions until they transform into a translucent, golden landscape, releasing their sweet, caramelized essence.
- Introduce minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies, stirring vigorously to awaken their intense, fragrant notes without scorching.
- Sprinkle in a harmonious blend of ground spices – coriander, cumin, and garam masala – allowing them to bloom and infuse the base with their complex, layered warmth.
- Pour in rich, velvety coconut milk, creating a luxurious, creamy canvas that will cradle the prawns in a silky embrace.
- Nestle the marinated prawns into the bubbling curry, cooking them delicately until they turn opaque and curl slightly, signaling their perfect doneness.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime, adding a bright, verdant finish that cuts through the richness and elevates the entire dish.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed basmati rice or warm, pillowy naan bread to soak up the sublime, spice-laden sauce.
Notes
- Enhance marination by scoring prawn surfaces gently, allowing spices to penetrate deeper and create more intense flavor profiles.
- Switch protein options easily by substituting prawns with chicken, tofu, or paneer for dietary preferences or ingredient availability.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili quantities or using mild paprika instead of hot varieties, making the curry adaptable for different heat tolerances.
- Achieve richer curry consistency by using full-fat coconut milk and allowing slow simmering, which helps develop deeper, more complex taste layers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg