Tiger Prawns - Coconut Recipe
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Ingredients
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Prawns
Coconut Sauce
Method
Preparation of Prawns
- 1
Marinate the Prawns
In a mixing bowl, combine the tiger prawns, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the prawns are evenly coated with the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Coconut Sauce Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Coconut Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut milk and red curry paste. Stir well until the curry paste is completely dissolved in the coconut milk. Add the fish sauce and brown sugar, and continue to cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
Cooking the Prawns
- 3
Cook the Prawns
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the marinated tiger prawns. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook them.
- 4
Combine with Sauce
Once the prawns are cooked, pour the prepared coconut sauce over them in the skillet. Stir well to coat the prawns in the sauce and heat through for an additional 2 minutes.
Serving
- 5
Serve
Serve the tiger prawns in coconut sauce hot, garnished with lime wedges for an extra zing. Enjoy!
