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.
Servings: 6 Servings
Equipment
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 reduced fat coconut milk 13.5 ounces
- 1-2 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 2 pounds uncooked tiger prawns
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice or juice of 1/2 lime
- sprigs Thai basil 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1-1/4 Cups | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 239mg | Sodium: 532mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g
