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Goan prawn curry

Non-vegetarian

Prawns simmered briefly in a coconut milk curry sharpened with tamarind and coloured with Kashmiri chilli. Quick enough for a weeknight.

Goan prawn curry is a Goan curry from India, ready in about 35 minutes and made with prawns / shrimp, coconut milk and tamarind paste. It serves 4 and is rated easy to cook.

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Close-up of spicy prawn curry with vibrant green herbed rice, garnished beautifully.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy
Calories
404

Ingredients

4 servings

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Heat the coconut oil (opens in a new tab) and fry the onion (opens in a new tab) until soft and golden. Add garlic (opens in a new tab) and ginger for a minute, then the tomato (opens in a new tab) and cook until soft.

    Onions frying golden in a pan
    How it looks · Photo: Magda Ehlers on Pexels

  2. Step 2

    Add the ground spices with a splash of the water and fry for a minute until fragrant.

    • 1 min
    • medium heat

  3. Step 3

    Pour in the coconut milk (opens in a new tab), remaining water, tamarind, salt and green chillies and simmer 6 minutes until slightly thickened.

    • 6 min
    • medium-low heat

  4. Step 4

    Add the prawns (opens in a new tab) and simmer just until pink and curled, 3–4 minutes. Scatter over coriander.

    • 4 min
    • medium-low heat

    Food safety: Cook prawns until opaque and pink throughout; overcooking makes them rubbery.

    Fresh herbs scattered over a finished dish
    How it looks · Photo: Klaus Nielsen on Pexels

About this dish

Origin
Goa, India · Well documentedMore food from India
Dish
Lunch · Dinner · Curries · Main courses
Cooking method
Simmered, Sautéed
Taste
creamy, tangy, spicy (chilli heat), sweet & savoury
Diet
Pescatarian · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · No nut ingredients · High-protein
All labelsPescatarian · Non-vegetarian · Whole-food focused · Paleo-style · No gluten ingredients · Dairy-free · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · High-protein · Calorie-conscious
Worked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
Everyday · One-pot
Cook more with
Prawns / shrimp · Coconut milk · Tamarind paste · Coconut oil · Onion · Garlic
Techniques
Sautéing · Simmering

Allergens

  • Contains: Crustaceansfrom prawns / shrimp

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

404 kcal per serving

Estimated

1 serving ≈ 330 g · recipe makes 4

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 27%
  • Carbohydrate 12%
  • Fat 61%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
Energy404 kcal122 kcal
Protein28.5 g8.6 g
Carbohydrate12.7 g3.9 g
Net carbohydrate——
Sugars——
Added sugars0 g0 g
Fibre——
Fat28.9 g8.7 g
Saturated fat24.4 g7.4 g
Trans fat——
Cholesterol201 mg61 mg
Sodium751 mg227 mg
Salt equivalent1.9 g0.6 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
765 mg
Calcium
135 mg
Iron
5.1 mg
Magnesium
109 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
—
Vitamin C
—
Vitamin D
—
Vitamin B12
—
Folate (DFE)
—

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
  • Optional ingredients are not included: coriander leaves.
  • Tamarind paste: Raw tamarind pulp (FDC 167763). Commercial concentrates vary in water content.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Add the prawns only when you are ready to eat — they take just a few minutes.

Common mistakes

  • Overcooking the prawns — they turn rubbery.

Serve with

  • Serve with steamed rice or Goan poi bread.

Storage

  • Keeps 2 days refrigerated.

Reheating

  • Reheat gently just until hot.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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Main ingredient

Used in steps 1, 4

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