Thai Prawns Recipe

Dive into a vibrant taste of Thailand with this quick and easy prawn recipe! Succulent prawns, cooked to perfection in a fragrant coconut milk sauce with a hint of spice. Leaving the shells on adds incredible flavor (but you can peel them if you prefer). Customize the heat with cayenne pepper and adjust the coconut milk for your desired richness. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing unexpected guests – ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 60.1 kcal
Protein 1g
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 Thai Prawns

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How to Make Thai Prawns

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook until softened and lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
  3. Stir in 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  4. Add 1/4 cup of water, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add 1 pound of prawns (with or without shells, your choice!), and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-5 minutes).
  6. Stir in 1 (13.5 ounce) can of full-fat coconut milk (or 1 cup of coconut cream).
  7. Once the prawns are cooked through, stir in 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro.
  8. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped chives just before serving.
  9. Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite rice dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

14g

Carbs

1g