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A white plate with shrimp curry and buckwheat.

Easy Prawn Curry

Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 13
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings

Description

This prawn curry uses only six ingredients and gets ready in less than 20 minutes. Prawns, curry powder, coconut milk, and a few other pantry staples are all you need. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete Indian meal.

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb (500 g) Shrimp Clean, shell, and devein, leaving the tails intact
  • 1 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds (optional)
  • 4 Curry leaves (optional)
  • 1 tsp Garlic sliced
  • 2 tbsp Curry powder
  • 1 tsp Cayenne hot or sweet paprika
  • 1 cup (240 ml) Coconut milk
  • ½ tsp Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp Black pepper powder to taste
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the Oil: Add the oil to a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add mustard seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds until they start to pop.
    1 tbsp Cooking oil, 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • Sauté the Aromatics: Add the curry leaves and garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant—be careful not to burn the garlic.
    4 Curry leaves, 1 tsp Garlic
  • Add Spices: Stir in the curry powder and cayenne pepper. Toast the spices for 10-15 seconds to enhance their flavor.
    2 tbsp Curry powder, 1 tsp Cayenne
  • Pour in the Liquids: Add the coconut milk and water, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 3-5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
    1 cup Coconut milk
  • Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the simmering curry. Season with salt and pepper, then cook for 4-5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
    1 lb Shrimp, ½ tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper powder
  • Finish with Cilantro: Stir in the fresh cilantro, let it cook for another 30 seconds, then remove from heat.
    ¼ cup Cilantro
  • Serve & Enjoy! Tonight, I served mine over steamed buckwheat with fresh salad, coconut chutney, and Greek yogurt—but it’s also amazing with rice or naan!

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