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Trinidadian Curried Shrimp and Okra with Rice

35 min Serves 4 ~404 kcal/serving ~£9.50 (£2.38/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freePescatarian

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Ingredients

  • 500 g raw tiger prawns, peeled
  • 200 g okra, trimmed and sliced
  • 2 tbsp trinidad curry powder
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 300 g long grain rice

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
404 kcal
Protein
28.6 g
Carbohydrate
64.9 g
of which sugars
3.2 g
Fat
2.1 g
of which saturates
0.6 g
Fibre
4.2 g
Salt
0.58 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Fry the sliced onion and crushed garlic in a little oil for 5 minutes, then stir in the trinidad curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add the okra and 150ml water, cover and simmer for 8 minutes until the okra begins to soften.

  3. 3

    Add the tiger prawns and simmer for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque all the way through.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, cook the rice in plenty of boiling water for 10-12 minutes, then drain.

  5. 5

    Serve the curried shrimp and okra on the rice.

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