Refreshing Thai Coconut and Lime Prawn Curry

Ingredients

• 1 pound prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup coconut milk, full-fat
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Method

1. 01
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. 02
   Add the red curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. 03
   Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
4. 04
   Add fish sauce and brown sugar, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. 05
   Add the prawns and cook until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
6. 06
   Stir in the red bell pepper and snap peas, cooking for another 3 minutes.
7. 07
   Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice and cilantro.
8. 08
   Serve the curry hot, garnished with lime zest and fresh basil.