Curried Prawns

We love a good dinner dish that is both nutritious and delicious. Try these protein-rich prawns cooked in indulgent curry sauce, sure to satisfy served with a warm bowl of rice.

Yield: Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Difficulty Level: 2/5

Ingredients

• 1 kg cooked school prawns
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium (150 g) brown onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsps plain flour
• 2½ cup (625 ml) milk
• 1 cup (120 g) frozen baby peas, thawed
• 2 green onions (green shallots), sliced thinly

Steps

01. Shell and devein prawns. Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over medium heat; add brown onion. Cook, stirring, until soft but not coloured.

02. Add the paste; cook, stirring, for 1 min. Add the curry powder, sugar and flour; cook, stirring, for 1 min.

03. Gradually stir in the milk. Stir constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in the prawns and peas until heated through. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

04. Serve with steamed rice, sprinkled with green onion.

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