Spicy Prawn Stir-Fry

Spicy Prawn Stir-Fry

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Like a cross between a curry and a stir-fry this is rich and satisfying but still crunchy and alive.
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Ingredients

12 total
  • 2 tbsp of mild-flavoured oil, such as sunflower
  • 400 g of asparagus
  • 2 tbsp of lime juice
  • 4 portions of rice, to serve
  • 20 large raw prawns
  • 2 tbsp of red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp of fish sauce
  • 1 large of onion
  • 1 red pepper
  • 200 ml of coconut milk
  • 1 tsp of sugar
  • 4 portions of coriander leaves, to serve

Method

3 steps
  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat. Add the prawns and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until they turn pink and are just cooked, remove and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Return the wok to a high heat, add the remaining oil, followed by the curry paste, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the onion and asparagus and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the red pepper and cook for a further 1 minute.

  3. Step 3

    Add the coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce and sugar, and stir to combine. Return the prawns to the wok and cook for a further minute or until they are heated through. Scatter over some coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice.