Malaysian Curried Prawns Recipe

Name: Malaysian Curried Prawns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 pound large prawns, peeled and deveined; 1 medium onion, chopped; Garlic Cloves; Dry White Wine; 2 tablespoons Malaysian curry paste; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk; 2 tablespoons ketchup

Dive into a taste of Malaysia with this incredibly flavorful curried prawn recipe! The fragrant curry paste complements the succulent prawns perfectly, while the rich coconut milk creates a sauce that's both creamy and irresistible. This recipe is incredibly versatile – serve it as a delightful appetizer, a satisfying main course over rice, or even with noodles. Serves 4-8 depending on prawn size and appetite!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 312.9 kcal

Protein 15g

Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Malaysian Curried Prawns

1 pound large prawns, peeled and deveined
1 medium onion, chopped
Garlic Cloves
Dry White Wine
2 tablespoons Malaysian curry paste
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons ketchup

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How to Make Malaysian Curried Prawns

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour until fully incorporated. Stir in 2 tablespoons ketchup.
Gradually whisk in 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, ensuring no lumps form.
Add 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional), 2 tablespoons Malaysian curry paste, and 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained.
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly.
While the sauce simmers, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound large prawns and sauté until they turn pink and opaque (about 3-5 minutes per side).
Gently stir the cooked prawns into the curry sauce.
Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.