A quick, easy and super tasty Thai Red Prawn Curry recipe that’s mild enough for kids. A new family favourite for sure!
I use a store-bought Thai red curry paste for convenience and consistent flavour. While homemade pastes are wonderful, ready-made versions save time on busy nights and deliver great taste. For this family-friendly version I add just one teaspoon of paste to keep the heat very mild — perfect for children. If you’re cooking for adults, increase the paste to suit your preferred spiciness.
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Thai Red Prawn Curry
5 from 2 reviews
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings
- Category: Main Meal
- Cuisine: Thai
Description
A quick, easy and delicious Thai red prawn curry that’s mild enough for kids yet full of flavour. It’s become a firm family favourite thanks to its simple method and gentle spice level.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tsp Thai red curry paste
- 250 ml / 1 cup coconut cream
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 75 ml / ⅓ cup vegetable stock
- ½ tsp honey
- ½ courgette, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- 225 g / 8 oz frozen raw prawns
- 2 tsp cornflour
To serve: cooked rice, chopped coriander and lime wedges.
Instructions
- Place the curry paste, coconut cream, fish sauce and tomato paste in a wok or large frying pan. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, stirring so the flavours combine.
- Add the vegetable stock and honey, then add the courgette, red pepper and spring onions. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the frozen prawns and cook for a further 5 minutes until the prawns are cooked through.
- Take a small amount of the sauce from the pan and mix it with the cornflour in a cup until smooth. Pour this mixture back into the pan and stir; the sauce will thicken slightly.
- Serve immediately with rice, chopped coriander and lime wedges.
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