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indian butter prawns

Butter King Prawns

Daniel Devereux
My Seafood take on the Classic Indian Curry Butter Chicken!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board
  • garlic press
  • Large Lidded Frying Pan
  • Silicone spatula
  • Fine Sieve

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g king prawns
  • 100 g unsalted butter
  • 1 brown onion
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 1 thumb size ginger
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 400 ml passata
  • 100 ml single cream
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander

Instructions
 

  • Wash and remove the head and feet of the prawns and dry with kitchen roll. Season generously with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Dice the onion and mince the garlic and ginger
  • Heat 20 grams of butter in a pan and flash fry the prawns for 2 minutes then remove and set aside.
  • Heat another 20 grams of butter in the same pan and add the diced onion and sauté until soft and slightly browned then add the garlic and ginger. Fry for 2 more minutes. Careful not to burn
  • Now add the spices and fry for a minute or so before adding the passata. Cover and leave on high heat to come to a bubble.
  • Once bubbling turn to low and cook for about 5 to 10 minutes then add the remaining butter and more if needed or wanted! Add the cream stir in well and turn the heat to medium to get a little bubble.
  • Once bubbling add back in the prawns and any juices together with the chopped coriander and leave heat on for a couple more minutes before removing from the heat and serving!

Notes

TIPS - 
  • The dish is called butter prawns for a reason indulge yourself and do not shy on the butter. Taste as you go and if you think it needs more it probably does.
  • Leave the shell on the prawns for flavour but remove the legs and head if squeamish.
  • If you want a completely smooth sauce then sieve with a fine sieve before adding the cream.
Keyword Curry, Fakeaway, one pot, Quick & Easy, Quick Meal, Rich, Spicy