Prawn Red Thai Curry Recipe

A quick and easy Thai prawn red curry recipe, perfect for a weeknight meal! This vibrant dish bursts with flavor, combining creamy coconut milk, fragrant red curry paste, and succulent prawns. Impress your tastebuds with this authentic Thai taste in just 40 minutes.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 421.1 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Prawn Red Thai Curry

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How to Make Prawn Red Thai Curry

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 tablespoons of red curry paste and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in 400ml of coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 1-2 red chilies (finely chopped or to taste).
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Add 250g of prawns (peeled and deveined).
  6. Cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes, or until the prawns are pink and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  7. Serve hot over 200g of cooked jasmine rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro or lime wedges (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

189g

Carbs

2g