Thai Style Prawns
Dive into the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with these irresistible Thai Style Prawns, a quick and aromatic dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Succulent prawns are simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk-based sauce infused with bold Thai red curry paste, zesty lime juice, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Fragrant notes of garlic and ginger, along with fresh basil and a touch of heat from red chili, elevate the dish to restaurant-quality perfection. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan recipe pairs beautifully with fluffy jasmine rice, making it an ideal choice for anyone craving an authentic taste of Thai cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red chili, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes to release the flavors.
Pour in the coconut milk, stirring well to combine with the curry paste. Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice, stirring until the sauce is well-balanced in flavor.
Add the prawns to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
Toss in the sliced red chili and half of the chopped basil leaves, stirring gently to incorporate.
Remove the pan from heat and garnish with the remaining basil leaves and sliced spring onions.
Serve hot with cooked jasmine rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 236 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 1014 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 712 mg | 15% | |
*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.
