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Comforting Prawns

Comforting Prawns in Coconut Milk: A Quick Tropical Escape

This Comforting Prawns recipe features juicy prawns in a creamy coconut broth, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Aromatic Base
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 piece Ginger minced
  • 3 pieces Anchovy Fillets (canned)
  • 1 can Coconut Milk or coconut cream
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
For the Prawns and Veggies
  • 1 pound Raw Prawns (or Jumbo Shrimp) peeled and deveined
  • 2 pieces Serrano or Jalapeño Peppers sliced
  • 2 pieces Scallions chopped
  • 1 medium Red Onion chopped
  • 2 pieces Tomatoes diced
  • 1 stalk Fresh Lemongrass trimmed and tied
  • 2 cups Greens (e.g., chile leaves, baby spinach)
For Serving
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice cooked
  • 1 piece Lime cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Comforting Prawns
  1. Prep Ingredients: Mince ginger, slice peppers, chop scallions and red onions, and prepare lemongrass.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven, add aromatics and sauté for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Cook Tomatoes: Stir in tomatoes and cook for another 8-10 minutes until they soften.
  4. Combine Broth: Pour in coconut milk, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Add Prawns: Fold in prawns into the broth and cook for 5 minutes until pink and firm.
  6. Finish with Greens: Stir in greens and let wilt for 2 minutes before removing from heat.
  7. Serve: Spoon into bowls with jasmine rice and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with any vegetables or proteins as desired. Perfect for family dinners and meal prepping!

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