5.0 from 6 votes
Pineapple shrimp curry
This slightly speeded-up adaptation of a traditional Nyonya curry is quick to make but full of flavor - a wonderful sweet-spicy combination.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 610 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Malaysian
Ingredients
For spice paste
- 2 shallots large, peeled and roughly chopped (giving about ¾ cup)
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger 1tbsp is approx 1in/2.5cm, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoon macadamia nuts or raw cashews
- 2 tablespoon minced lemongrass (I used pre-prepared)
- 2 red chilis top removed, deseeded and roughly chopped - suggest hot but as suits taste, can add more
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoon fish sauce or half quantity of shrimp paste (belecan)
For rest of dish
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 16 oz pineapple chunks in pineapple juice (16oz is 2x8oz cans)
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- ¾ lb raw shrimp prawns, weight without shell, fresh or frozen and defrosted, de-veined
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients for the spice paste - shallots, garlic, ginger, macadamia/cashews, lemongrass, chilis, turmeric and fish sauce/shrimp paste - in a food processor or blender and puree until you have a fairly smooth, blended paste.
- Warm the oil in a pan and fry the paste for around 5 min, stirring regularly so it doesn't stick.
- Add the pineapple chunks and ½cup/120ml of the juice from the cans. Stir and cook for around another 5min then add the coconut milk.
- Stir and cook for around 1-2min to warm through then add the shrimp/prawns. Simmer until the shrimp have changed color - they are opaque when cooked - and serve over rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
610kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
214mg
(71%)
Sodium
1456mg
(61%)
Potassium
1024mg
(29%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
850IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
91mg
(101%)
Calcium
183mg
(18%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 610
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 610kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 1456mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 1024mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 850IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 91mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.