Best 6 Coconut Prawns Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and exotic dish that tantalizes your taste buds and transports you to a tropical paradise? Look no further than coconut prawns, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the flavors of coconut, prawns, and aromatic spices. This dish, often served as an appetizer or main course, promises a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a crispy coating or a tender, juicy interior, this versatile dish can be customized to suit your preferences. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the world of coconut prawns, uncovering the secrets to creating this delectable dish that will surely impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THAI COCONUT MILK SOUP WITH PRAWNS



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Chef Harold Dieterle fell in love with this essential Thai soup on a trip to Thailand. He dedicated himself to perfecting the dish at home-including a follow-up trip to Thailand. The result is Kin Shop's incredible signature take on this classic coconut milk soup.

Provided by Harold Dieterle

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic clove, finely-minced
1 teaspoon ginger, finely-minced
1/2 teaspoon lemongrass, finely-minced
1 teaspoon shallot, finely-minced
1 cup coconut milk
2 Kaffir lime leaves, available at Asian grocery stores
1/3 cup water, or light stock
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce, to taste
1 teaspoon palm sugar, coarsely-chopped, available at Asian grocery stores
Thai dried chile, or to taste
3 head-on prawns, large, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
1/3 cup Asian long beans, cut into 1-inch pieces, or substitute green beans
1 tablespoon soft tofu, diced
2 tablespoons pan-roasted mushrooms, such as shiitake or shimeji, sauteed in a very hot pan with a little olive oil and salt
Lime, to taste
Cilantro leaves, to garnish
Thai chili oil, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering. Add the garlic, ginger, lemongrass and shallot. Saute until fragrant, about one minute. Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add the kaffir lime leaves and water, and return the soup to a simmer. Add fish sauce to taste.
  • To the saucepan, add the palm sugar, and let the soup gently simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the dried chili and stir to combine. Simmer the soup for about 10 minutes, to blend the flavors.
  • Remove the heads from the prawns and squeeze the roe into the soup. Discard the heads. Peel and slice the shrimp and add to the soup. Simmer gently for a minute, until the shrimp are barely cooked through. Add the long or green beans, tofu, and mushrooms to the soup. Remove the soup from the heat and finish with a squeeze of lime juice. Pour the soup into a deep bowl, removing the kaffir lime leaves. Garnish with cilantro and chili oil. Serve immediately.

COCONUT MASALA TIGER PRAWNS



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Make and share this Coconut Masala Tiger Prawns recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Curries

Time 27m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pieces cinnamon bark
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon cardamom seed
3 tablespoons onions, sauteed in ghee
1/2 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons onions, ground
1 tablespoon green chili, chopped
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon vinegar
5 tiger shrimp
1/2 teaspoon garam masala

Steps:

  • To make garam masala, roast cinnamon, cumin, cloves and cardamom in a pan until the colour changes.
  • Grind to a powder and save.
  • heat onions, cumin, onions, chilies in saute pan.
  • Stir in tomatoes, salt.
  • Add coconut milk and vinegar and heat through.
  • Add prawns.
  • Saute till colour changes then stir in garam masala.
  • Serve immediately.

TAHITIAN COCONUT VANILLA PRAWNS



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Make and share this Tahitian Coconut Vanilla Prawns recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Coconut

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
900 g raw prawns, peeled (2lb)
120 m dark rum (4 fl. oz)
240 m double cream (8 fl.oz)
1 vanilla pod, split lengthwise
180 ml . coconut milk (6 fl.oz)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan add the prawns and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until they turn pink.
  • Remove them from the pan and set aside and wipe the pan clean with kitchen paper.
  • Add the rum and the vanilla pod to the frying pan, bring to the boil and reduce down to about 2 tablespoons.
  • Stir in the cream and coconut milk, and reduce the mixture by half.
  • Scrape seeds out of the vanilla pod into the cream mixture and discard pod.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Return the prawns to the sauce and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
  • Serve immediately over cooked rice.

COCONUT PRAWNS



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Make and share this Coconut Prawns recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 14m

Yield 1 recipe, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 cups Ritz crackers, rolled fine with rolling pin
1/4 cup shredded coconut
coconut syrup (from Hawaii)

Steps:

  • Roll shrimp in coconut syrup. Mix finely rolled Ritz crackers with coconut. Roll coated shrimp in cracker- coconut mix. Shake off excess. Deep fry until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 854.3, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 17.2

PRAWNS IN CASHEW COCONUT CURRY SAUCE



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This is a very mellow tasting dish that has a rich creamy taste of the coconut sauce with the nice crunchy texture of toasted cashews and soft, succulent prawns. Goes perfectly with steamed basmati rice and a nice Riesling or Gewurztraminer.

Provided by bagchibhai

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ¼ pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
3 tablespoons cashews
5 whole cardamom pods, broken
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
4 teaspoons sunflower oil
½ red onion, diced
½ teaspoon garlic paste
¾ teaspoon ginger paste
salt to taste
½ teaspoon garam masala
1 large bay leaf
½ cup diced roma tomatoes
2 green bell peppers, seeded and diced
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

Steps:

  • Season the shrimp with turmeric powder and chile powder, and set aside. Toast the cashews, cardamom, cinnamon, and peppercorns in a skillet over medium heat until toasted and fragrant, about 7 minutes; remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Heat the sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until the onion has softened and begun to lose its red color, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and toasted spice mixture along with the salt, garam masala, bay leaf, tomatoes, and green pepper. Cook and stir until half of the shrimp has begun to turn pink, then pour in the coconut milk, cover, and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the shrimp are opaque and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 194.3 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 263.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

COCONUT AND MUSTARD PRAWNS



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Anjum's combination of coconut and prawns is unusual, but it really shows the diversity of Bengali cuisine.

Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound medium-sized prawns (large shrimp), cleaned, shells removed, tails left on
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon red chile powder
4 teaspoons English mustard
1 teaspoon cornflour
4 tablespoons mustard oil*
1 teaspoon nigella seeds (fennel flower, black caraway)*
2 green chiles, left whole
1 onion, finely sliced
2 teaspoon garlic paste, made by blending 1 garlic clove with 1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoon ginger paste* (make your own by crushing or blending fresh ginger to a rough paste, adding water, if necessary, to loosen)
5 ounces freshly grated coconut
1 cup water
Handful chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the prawns into a bowl, sprinkle over the salt, ground turmeric and red chile powder, and set aside to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blend the English mustard, cornflour and a splash of water, to a paste in a small bowl. Reserve.
  • Heat the mustard oil in a large nonstick pan over a medium heat until smoking. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for 15 to 20 seconds, then add the nigella seeds, return the pan to the heat, and cook the seeds until they sizzle.
  • Add the green chiles, and onion, stir well and fry for 7 to 8 minutes, or until softened.
  • Add the garlic, and ginger pastes, and continue to cook for 45 to 60 seconds. Add the reserved mustard paste, and grated coconut, and stir well to combine. Fry the mixture for 4 to 5 minutes, then add the water, and continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until the volume of liquid has reduced by half, and the sauce has thickened.
  • Add the prawns and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until pink, stirring well. Stir in the chopped cilantro, and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh coconut: Fresh coconut milk and freshly grated coconut add a more intense flavor to the prawns.
  • Choose the right prawns: Medium-sized prawns are ideal for this recipe. They cook quickly and evenly.
  • Marinate the prawns: Marinating the prawns in the coconut milk and spices helps them absorb the flavors and stay tender.
  • Use a hot skillet: A hot skillet helps sear the prawns quickly and gives them a nice golden color.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: Cook the prawns in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the skillet. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Sauce: If you want a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry or a mixture of coconut milk and cornstarch towards the end of cooking.
  • Garnish: Before serving, garnish the prawns with fresh coriander leaves or chopped nuts for an extra touch of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

Coconut prawns are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and impressive dish that will be enjoyed by all. Whether you serve them as an appetizer or a main course, these coconut prawns are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to prepare prawns, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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