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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Curry

    Healthy King Prawn Curry

    Published: Feb 12, 2015 · Updated: Jun 30, 2020 by Neil 14 Comments

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    A pan of healthy king prawn curry with a spoon in. Pin title text overlay at top.
    Healthy king prawn curry is a delicious and easy low calorie, low fat curry. It's as tasty as a traditional Indian king prawn curry recipe. But using a healthy way of cooking it's made into a healthy curry recipe that's waistline friendly! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #curry #prawn #kingprawn #healthycurry

    Healthy king prawn curry is a delicious low calorie, low fat curry. It's as tasty as a traditional king prawn curry recipe. But using a healthy way of cooking it's made into a healthy curry recipe that's waistline friendly! 

    Two balti dishes of healthy king prawn curry diagonally in front of each other.

    What Makes This A Healthy King Prawn Curry Recipe?

    Folks you should know straight away that my healthy king prawn recipe removes EIGHT tablespoons of vegetable oil (that is a whopping 960 calories!) from a recipe I used to use and replaces it with ONE tablespoon (120 calories).

    Hence, compared to that (which was a standard king prawn curry recipe) this IS a HEALTHY low calorie king prawn curry recipe.

    Now don’t get me wrong because small amounts of healthy oils, like olive oil, coconut oil etc. do contain essential healthy fats that our bodies must have.

    But not eight tablespoons of vegetable oil in one meal!!

    A pan of cooked healthy king prawn curry with a spoon in.

    Anyway, back to this new healthy king prawn curry recipe.

    Where did the inspiration for it come from?

    Well, when I asked my closest friends last weekend what recipes they liked most here on the Neil's Healthy Meals, there was a unanimous agreement.

    It was the healthy curry recipes. They want delicious low fat meals.

    I mean. What's not to love about this prawn curry recipe or my low fat Indian dahl?

    So here for them, as well as for you, is my reduced fat, low calorie but certainly NOT reduced taste in anyway, delicious, nutritious and I’m running out of words to describe it (breath Neil) healthy king prawn curry recipe. 🙂

    Folks, you know we LOVE our healthy curry recipes.

    I love making them and experimenting with the so many available different recipes, spices and flavours.

    But tell me. What's your favourite kind of curry? If you let me know I'll see if I can create you a healthier version!

    Birds eye view of a cooked pan of healthy king prawn curry at the bottom of the photograph with a white plate and two empty balti dishes on at the top.

    Your Questions Answered About This Healthy King Prawn Curry

    • How many calories in king prawn curry? There are 203 calories per serving. Excluding any rice or breads.
    • Can you reheat king prawn curry? Yes you can reheat this healthy curry recipe. But it is advisable to only reheat it once.
    • Can you freeze this king prawn curry? Yes. Allow it to cool first before freezing.
    • Can I eat a king prawn curry when pregnant? Yes. Health advice for shellfish is to always eat it cooked rather than raw if you are pregnant. Cooking the shellfish gets rid of the harmful bacteria and viruses that can cause food poisoning.

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    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Measuring jug
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Wooden spoon
    • Blender

    These are the balti dishes I use to serve my curries. You'll see these dishes in most of my curry recipe photographs as well. They add a perfect authenticity when serving your curry.

    For a very reasonable price you get 6 of these high grade stainless steel authentic Indian balti dishes. They're easy to clean and you'll enjoy them for life!

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    Healthy king prawn curry is a delicious low calorie, low fat curry. It's only 203 calories per serving! Click to Tweet

    Healthy King Prawn Curry Recipe

    We enjoy a curry during the week, served with wholegrain rice.

    Then again on a Sunday and for that I’ll make my naan breads as our Sunday treat.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Healthy King Prawn Curry Recipe

    My delicious healthy king prawn curry recipe is low in calories and fat but just as tasty as the traditional Indian recipe.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 203kcal
    Author: Neil

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Measuring jug
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Wooden spoon
    • Blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
    • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon onion seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon carom seeds
    • 2 large onions chopped
    • 1 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ¼ teaspoon mild red chilli powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 8 tablespoon tomato passata
    • 150 ml warm water
    • 200 g raw peeled and deveined king prawns
    • Pinch garam masala
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Heath the oil in a medium sized saucepan. Add the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, onion seeds and carom seeds and fry them until they crackle.
    • Add the chopped onions and stir these into the spices, combining everything and keep stirring until the onions are soft. If the onions begin to stick at all, then add small amounts of the warm water.
    • Add the ginger and garlic paste, turmeric, red chilli powder and salt and continue stirring for a couple of minutes.
    • Add about 4 tablespoons of the warm water and continue stirring.
    • Add the tomato passata and allow everything to simmer for 3 – 4 minutes.
    • Using a food processor / blender blitz all of the onion mixture into a paste and then return the paste to a medium sized frying pan or suitable alternative over a low heat.
    • Add the king prawns, the remainder of the warm water and a pinch of garam masala and cook the king prawns until they are pink and juicy, but be careful to not overcook them.
    • Serve the prawns with rice, chapatti or naan bread.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1475mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 12.4mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1.8mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Healthy King Prawn Curry
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 203 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Cholesterol 126mg42%
    Sodium 1475mg64%
    Potassium 472mg13%
    Carbohydrates 15g5%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 16g32%
    Vitamin A 540IU11%
    Vitamin C 12.4mg15%
    Calcium 87mg9%
    Iron 1.8mg10%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. lindsay

      February 12, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      i definitely like your version better! and i think olive oil or grapeseed oil would be even better, yes? looks fab!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        February 12, 2015 at 4:12 pm

        Thanks Lindsay. 🙂

        Definitely either olive oil or grapeseed oil would be fine with this recipe, just not the sort of quantities that the original recipe I used to use had 😉

        Reply
    2. Susie @ SuzLyfe

      February 12, 2015 at 3:48 pm

      Alex and I so could not plan out what we eat every week. We hardly know which days we will be eating together, much less the meals involved. Sometimes we'll think ahead, but that is rare.
      WTF do they put that much extra veg oil in there for? WHAT DOES THAT ACCOMPLISH?

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        February 12, 2015 at 4:10 pm

        I know, I guess it can be really difficult to plan ahead if you don't know when you will be able to eat together. Lynne and I are lucky as we do both generally know by the end of the week what's happening in the next. But you should see me if I have to change the weekly plan, NOOOOOO!!! (tantrum) 😉

        Exactly, all that vegetable oil, removing it actually improved the flavour!

        Reply
    3. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      February 12, 2015 at 4:17 pm

      I so love King Prawn Curry - but never attempted making my own! My mom makes a killer version AND - this reminds me of hers! Loving all those spices in seed form in this, Neil - you did a fantastic job!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        February 12, 2015 at 4:33 pm

        Thank you Shashi!

        Oh, I so love the sound of your mom's King Prawn Curry Shashi. Don't you find that each and every individual curry recipe has its own authentic taste? I bet hers is AMAZING!

        I have a whole cupboard filled with packets and packets of seeds and spices, I just love experimenting with the different combinations. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Meg @MegBollenback.com

      February 12, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      Hi, Neil! This is the first time I'm stopping at your blog (found you in Amanda's linkup and the picture caught my eye). This dish looks so delicious! And perfect for a chilly winter day like the one I'm experiencing today. I love that you reduced the oil BY SO MUCH! I had no idea that that much oil typically goes into that dish....a bit ridiculous! Thanks for sharing...look forward to seeing more of your creations soon!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        February 12, 2015 at 8:28 pm

        Hi Meg, thank you so much for stopping by and I'm so glad you liked my recipe! 🙂

        It definitely is a perfect dish for cold winters day, it goes down well frequently here in Scotland.

        I look forward to sharing much more with you. Love Amanda's blog!

        Reply
    5. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      February 12, 2015 at 10:49 pm

      I cannot remember the last time I made a curry! Thanks for reminding me what I have been missing out on Neil - I must make this recipe. It looks so comforting and warming... ideal for the rainy weather here in Australia!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        February 13, 2015 at 6:05 am

        Hi Thalia, thank you for your comments on my recipe! 🙂

        My parents are in Australia at the moment visiting my family in Melbourne. I hope to come out there, for a third time next year, but I've never to been to Brisbane. (Yet) 😀

        Reply
    6. Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish

      February 13, 2015 at 2:57 am

      Neil, this looks wonderful! What a warm-your-heart little dish!!!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        February 13, 2015 at 6:31 am

        Oh thank you Suzy. 🙂 Its a recipe that warms your heart and puts a great big smile on your face too! 😀

        Reply
    7. Alisdair Rennie

      March 24, 2022 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      I've done a few of your curry recipes Neil. My favourites being the "chicken curry in a hurry" and "low fat Indian Dahl" (because I prefer healthy recipes). This one had slightly more ingredients than your other ones so I've only just made it. But it was worth it! Absolutely delicious. Thanks again!

      Reply
      • Neil

        March 25, 2022 at 5:35 am

        Thanks very much for rating and commenting about this recipe and the others that you enjoy Alisdair. I really appreciate that! I hope you continue to enjoy making other recipes on my blog. Thanks again! 🙂

        Reply

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