Red Curry Prawns
Dive into the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this irresistible Red Curry Prawns recipe! Succulent prawns are simmered in a velvety coconut milk base infused with bold red curry paste, creating a rich and aromatic sauce. Crisp slices of red bell pepper and zucchini add fresh, colorful contrast, while Thai basil leaves lend an authentic touch of fragrant sweetness. Balanced with a splash of fish sauce and a hint of brown sugar, this dish offers the perfect harmony of savory and slightly sweet flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy yet impressive weeknight dinner. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice with a squeeze of lime for a zesty finish that will transport your taste buds straight to Southeast Asia. Perfect for seafood lovers and Thai food enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium zucchini (halved lengthwise and thinly sliced)
- 1 handful Thai basil leaves
- 1 whole lime (sliced into wedges for serving)
- 4 servings steamed jasmine rice
- 100 ml water
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the red curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk and water, stirring to combine with the curry paste. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar, adjusting to taste if necessary.
Add the sliced red bell pepper and zucchini. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Add the prawns to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until they turn pink and are fully cooked.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the Thai basil leaves. Allow the residual heat to wilt the basil.
Serve the red curry prawns hot over steamed jasmine rice, garnished with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3508 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.9 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.9 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1983 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
