Sambal Prawn

Dive into a fiery and flavorful journey with Sambal Prawn, a vibrant Southeast Asian dish that brings together succulent prawns and a bold, spicy sambal sauce. This recipe features a medley of aromatic ingredients like garlic, lemongrass, and fresh red chilies, complemented by tangy tamarind paste and zesty lime juice for a perfectly balanced punch. Quick to prepare in under 35 minutes, the prawns are simmered in a rich, thick sauce infused with the sweetness of palm sugar and umami fish sauce. Served best with steamed rice, Sambal Prawn is a restaurant-quality dish perfect for weeknight dinners or festive occasions. Garnished with fresh coriander, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Make this crowd-pleaser today and savor the irresistible fusion of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams large prawns, shelled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 4 pieces fresh red chilies, sliced
• 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 2 teaspoons palm sugar
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 100 milliliters water
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Begin by cleaning and preparing your prawns. Ensure they are shelled and deveined, then rinse them thoroughly under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, sliced red chilies, and the smashed lemongrass stalk to the pan. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the ingredients are fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute to deepen the flavor.

Step 5

Add the tamarind paste, palm sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, and salt to the pan. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the water and allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld into a thick sauce.

Step 7

Add the prepared prawns to the sauce and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the prawns are pink and cooked through.

Step 8

Remove the lemongrass stalk from the pan and discard.

Step 9

Taste the sambal sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if necessary.

Step 10

Garnish the sambal prawn with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot with steamed rice or as part of a larger meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(937.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1028.0

Total Fat 41.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.2g
Cholesterol 975mg	0%
Sodium 3032.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 125.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 454.3mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 2446.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.8%

Protein: 46.9%

Carbs: 18.4%