Indian Shrimp Prawn Curry Recipes

Steps:

• Heat a wide pan over a medium heat and add a splash of oil. Throw in the cumin, mustard and fenugreek seeds (leave the ground fenugreek until later if using).
• When the seeds start to pop add the garlic, ginger, curry leaves if using and onions.
• Cook gently for 10-15 mins or until the onions turn soft and golden.
• Add the lime zest, ground coriander, turmeric, ground fenugreek (if using), half the chili and after a few seconds, the tomatoes.
• Cook gently for 10 mins so you have a paste, then add 2 tablespoons of water and the coconut milk.
• Bring to the boil, add the shrimp and simmer for 5 mins until they are cooked.
• Season with sea salt, add the lime juice, transfer to bowls and sprinkle over the remaining chili and cilantro leaves.
• Serve.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the onion in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to cool slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and ground chile (see Note) to the onion and stir over low heat. Pour the tomatoes and coconut milk into the skillet; season with salt.
• Cook the mixture at a simmer, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir the shrimp, fresh cilantro, and dried cilantro into the sauce mixture; cook another 1 minute before serving.

Steps:

• Place prawns in a bowl with garlic, ginger, spices, 2 teaspoons oil and some salt and pepper. Stir well to coat, then cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the rice according to packet instructions. Cover and keep warm.
• Heat 1 tbs oil in a wok or frypan over medium-high heat. Add prawns and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tbs oil to the pan, reduce the heat to medium, then add onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the tomato, then cover and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until tomato is softened.
• Return prawns to pan with yoghurt and cilantro, then warm through, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Season to taste, then serve with rice.

Steps:

• Quarter chiles lengthwise (seed and devein if you want less heat). Cook chiles, curry leaves, garlic, and ginger in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, until very fragrant and chiles are just softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium and add spices, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until mustard seeds just begin to pop, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and coconut, then cook, covered, until tomatoes are softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Add shrimp and cook, uncovered, stirring, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Remove and discard the stalks from the chillies, then slice each one into 3 or 4 long strips. Set to one side.
• Place a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add 40ml of the oil, let it warm for a few seconds, then add the mustard seeds and 20 curry leaves. Let them crackle for a few seconds.
• Add the onions and sauté lightly for 12-14 minutes, until soft but not coloured.
• Add the garlic and ginger pastes, salt, black pepper and turmeric and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the sliced chillies and ginger matchsticks and cook for 3 minutes.
• Pour in the coconut milk and cream and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• While the curry is simmering, place a small frying pan over a medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. Toss in the rest of the curry leaves and fry for 1 minute, until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside.
• Add the prawns and tomatoes to the sauce and simmer gently for a further 5-6 minutes, until the prawns are cooked; do not overcook or they will be tough.
• Serve scattered with the fried curry leaves, with lemon wedges on the side.