Tiger Prawn Yellow Curry

Tiger prawns in a zesty yellow curry sauce is a savory bounty of textures and tastes. Big fat, juicy tiger prawns team together in a creamy, coconut Thai yellow curry with rice noodles.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings: Servings

Calories: 311kcal

Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

8 oz. Thai rice noodles
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon coconut oil
3 green onions finely sliced
2 cloves garlic grated or crushed
3 tablespoons Thai curry paste or to taste
2 tablespoons grated ginger root
1 can 13.5 ounces reduced fat coconut milk
1-2 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
2 pounds uncooked tiger prawns
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Juice of half a lime
Thai basil sprigs for garnish

Instructions

Cook the rice noodles according to the manufactures instructions for HOT noodles. Drain the noodles and toss with the sesame oil.
While the noodles are cooking, add the coconut oil to a large skillet set over medium heat, add the onion slices and garlic. Sauté for 30-seconds then stir in the curry paste and grated ginger root.
Cook for 1 or 2 minutes then stir in the coconut milk and tamarind sauce, blending well. Bring to a gentle boil, then add the prawns and the lime juice. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes. until the prawns have turned a bright pinkish orange
Divide the noodles into 4 serving bowls and spoon the curry sauce and prawns equally into each bowl.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, sprigs, Thai basil and lime wedges.

Notes

Tossing the noodles with oil will prevent them from clumping together.
Any oil can be used but the toasted sesame oil adds an additional layer of flavor.
Tamarind sauce is gluten-free
Soy sauce is not gluten-free as it contains wheat it can be substituted for tamarind sauce if gluten is not an issue.
If tiger prawns are unavailable, buy the largest that you can find that your budget will allow
The prawns will be done when they have cooked into a 'C' shape. An overcooked prawn will be closed.
Do not overcook or the prawns will be tough.

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