Caribbean Prawn Curry
Juicy prawns in a coconut and turmeric sauce with thyme and a little scotch bonnet heat. Done in 30 minutes.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.73 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan. Cook the onion, garlic and ginger for 5 minutes.
5 min - 2
Stir in the turmeric, cumin, coriander and allspice. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the red pepper, thyme, scotch bonnet and coconut milk. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
10 min - 4
Add the prawns and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until pink and just cooked through. Do not overcook.
3 min 30 s - 5
Remove the scotch bonnet and thyme stalks. Add the lime juice and fresh coriander.
- 6
Serve on rice.
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