Prawn And Pumpkin Coconut Milk Curry

This flavorful prawn and pumpkin coconut milk curry is a delightful blend of spices and creamy coconut milk, creating a rich and satisfying dish. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it pairs well with rice or naan.
This recipe is thai style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include ginger, onion, pumpkin, red curry paste.
- Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 300 g pumpkin (cubed)
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 400 g prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the cubed pumpkin and stir to coat with the spices.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
- Add the prawns and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until they are pink and cooked through.
- Stir in the lime juice and salt, adjusting to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 385
- Protein: 28 g
- Fat: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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