Make Jamaican shrimp curry

 

Serves 4

You will need:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• ½-1 tbsp Jamaican curry powder*
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• ½ red pepper, diced
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• 240ml coconut milk
• 240ml chicken or vegetable stock
• 450g king prawns

*You can either buy Jamaican curry powder online or make your own by combining the following spices in a pestle and mortar:

• 2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1.5 tsp fenugreek seeds
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp ground clove
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Method

1. Carefully heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onions, garlic, thyme and curry powder, and fry for 2-3 minutes.

2. Add the tomato puree, pepper, spring onions, coconut milk and stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce has reduced.

3. Add the prawns and cook for a further 3-5 minutes.

4. Season with salt and pepper and serve with rice.