Thai Prawn Skewers With Green Curry Sauce

25m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
37m
Ready In


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Original is 6 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (217.2 g)
  • Calories 157
  • Total Fat - 2.6 g
  • Saturated Fat - 0.8 g
  • Cholesterol - 209.9 mg
  • Sodium - 996.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 9.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.6 g
  • Sugars - 4.2 g
  • Protein - 23.5 g
  • Calcium - 119.6 mg
  • Iron - 1.6 mg
  • Vitamin C - 6.3 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Toss prawns with seasoning and salt and pepper in a large bowl.

Step 2

Wrap each prawn around a halved tomato and then thread three prawns onto each skewer.

Step 3

Heat a lightly oiled, large grill plate over a medium to high heat and add skewers and cook for about 3 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through and then remove from heat.

Step 4

Meanwhile, make sauce - heat an oiled, medium saucepan over a medium heat and add paste and seasoning and cook stirring for 1 minutes or until fragrant and add cream and bring to the boil, then keep it gently boiling, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened and then remove from heat and stir in the coriander and pour hot sauce over skewers and garnish with coriander leaves.

Step 5

TIP - Soak bamboo skewers in cold water for 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning during the cooking process. Sauce an be made up to one day ahead.

Tips


  • 12 x 25cm long bamboo skewers (note tip and bottom of how to make)

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.


  • Make sure to buy the freshest shrimp possible, as this will affect the overall flavor of the dish.
  • If you don't have fresh coriander, you can substitute with dried coriander leaves.


Vegetarian Variation Substitute the prawns with firm tofu cubes. Toss the tofu cubes with the seasoning and salt and pepper and wrap each cube with a halved tomato before threading onto the skewers. Follow the same cooking instructions as the original recipe.



Coconut Rice - This fragrant, fluffy rice dish is the perfect accompaniment to the Thai Prawn Skewers with Green Curry Sauce. The creamy coconut flavor pairs perfectly with the spicy green curry sauce, creating a delicious and balanced meal.


Thai Papaya Salad: This fresh and crunchy salad is the perfect complement to the Coconut Rice and Thai Prawn Skewers with Green Curry Sauce. The combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors in the salad will balance out the richness of the coconut rice and the spiciness of the green curry sauce, creating a delicious and balanced meal.




FAQ

Q: How long does it take to cook the Thai Prawn Skewers?

A: The prawn skewers should be cooked for about 3 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through. The green curry sauce should be boiled for about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.



Q: What ingredients are needed for the Thai Prawn Skewers?

A: The ingredients needed for the prawn skewers are: prawns, olive oil, garlic, ginger, green curry paste, coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar.

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Fun facts:

The green curry sauce in this recipe is an adaptation of the classic Thai dish, Kaeng Khiao Wan, which is believed to have been invented by a Thai royal chef in the 19th century.

The prawns used to make this dish are a popular ingredient in Thai cuisine, with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay famously serving a dish of prawns with green curry at his restaurant in London.