Creamy Tikka Prawn Curry

Juicy prawns in a quick tomato and coconut sauce make a bright, comforting curry for busy evenings.

⏱️ Prep, Cook & Serve

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes | Serves: 4

🧂 Ingredients

• 400g raw king prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1½ tbsp Tikka Masala spice blend
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 400g chopped tomatoes
• 200ml coconut milk
• 1 tsp brown sugar, optional
• Juice of ½ lime
• Fresh coriander, rice and lime wedges, to serve

🔪 Method

1. Pat the prawns dry and toss with ½ tbsp spice blend.
2. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and soften the onion for 7–8 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and remaining spice blend, then stir for 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes, coconut milk and sugar, if using. Simmer for 8 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Stir in the prawns and cook for 3–4 minutes, until pink and just cooked. Add the lime juice and serve with coriander and rice.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Pair with fluffy basmati rice or naan.
• Add wilted spinach to the sauce for extra greens.

💛 Why It Works

Prawns cook quickly and their sweetness suits the warm spices, tomato and creamy coconut sauce.

🍳 Cook’s Tip

Do not overcook the prawns; remove the pan from the heat as soon as they turn opaque.

🛒 Get the Blend

Make this recipe with our Tikka Masala.

📖 More Tikka Masala Recipes

• Classic Chicken Tikka Masala
• Tikka Paneer & Pepper Skewers
• Tikka-Spiced Salmon Traybake
• Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Tikka Bowls
• Tikka Chicken Naan Pizzas
• Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala
• Tikka Masala Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Traybake
• Tikka Masala Prawn & Coconut Curry
• Tikka Masala Paneer & Pepper Skewers
• One-Pot Tikka Masala Chicken & Rice
• Tikka Masala Loaded Naan Flatbreads

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