Jamaican Jerk Prawn and Sweet Potato Curry

January 12, 2023

In this sweet and spicy curry, sweet potatoes and prawns are gently simmered in a chilli and coconut broth. In 30 minutes from pan to bowl, you can enjoy a flavourful meal with only 340 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS:

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  • 1-2 tbsp Walkerswood Jerk Seasoning, mild or hot (Buy Now)
  • 200ml Grace Classic Coconut Milk (Buy Now)
  • 1 tbps JCS Real Jamaican Style Curry Powder (Buy Now)
  • 1 tsp Rapeseed Oil
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 1 tsp Grated Ginger Root
  • 1 tsp Fresh Chillies
  • 250g Sweet Potatoes
  • 200ml Coconut Milk
  • 100g Prawns
  • 1 Lime
  • 125ml Water
  • Fresh Coriander

                    DIRECTIONS:

                    • In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil and sizzle finely chopped onions until they get soft and translucent.
                    • Then, add crushed garlic, grated ginger root, and sliced chillies.
                    • Cook for a few minutes until the garlic is fragrant and then stir in the curry powder and Jerk paste.
                    • Peel the sweet potatoes and dice them into small chunks.
                    • Then, add the prepared vegetables to the pan with the onions, pour in the coconut milk and water, and give all a good stir. Season with salt to taste.
                    • Simmer the stew for 10 minutes at medium heat until the sweet potatoes are soft and you can easily poke them with a fork.
                    • Add the prawns and cook them for 5 minutes until they turn slightly pink.
                    • Remove the pan from the heat, add grated lime zest and squeezed lime juice.
                    • Finally, garnish your curry with freshly chopped coriander and serve and lime wedges.
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