Prawns Shrimp In Tamarind Sauce Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this incredibly easy and healthy prawn and shrimp recipe, inspired by Spirit House! Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish boasts succulent seafood swimming in a sweet and sour tamarind sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 217.4 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
Prawns Shrimp In Tamarind Sauce

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Prawns Shrimp In Tamarind Sauce

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How to Make Prawns Shrimp In Tamarind Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2-3 Thai chilies (adjust to your spice preference), finely sliced. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  2. Add 1 pound of prawns and shrimp (peeled and deveined) and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Stir-fry until the prawns and shrimp are just starting to turn pink, about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup tamarind water (or pulp), 1 tablespoon palm sugar, and 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Continue to stir-fry until the prawns and shrimp are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 3 minutes.
  4. Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped spring onion and 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves.
  5. Serve immediately with hot jasmine rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

3g

Carbs

4g