Kerala Prawn Curry

Kerala Prawn Curry

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Indian · 35 min · Shellfish · pescatarian, gluten-free, keto, low-carb

314 cal 26g protein 12g carbs 18g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 3 shallots
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp tamarind paste
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Heat coconut oil over medium, add curry leaves and sliced shallots, cook 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric and chili powder; cook 1 minute.
  3. Pour in coconut milk with 1/4 cup water and the tamarind, and simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Add shrimp and cook 4-5 minutes just until pink and opaque.
  5. Season with salt and rest off heat 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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