Pineapple, Prawn And Scallop Curry

Pineapple, Prawn And Scallop Curry
  • Author: Atul Kochhar

This aromatic and flavorful pineapple, prawn, and scallop curry is a delightful blend of fresh seafood cooked in a fragrant Laotian curry paste and creamy coconut milk. Served alongside a refreshing salad bursting with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and crunchy lettuce, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds with its vibrant and exotic flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 lemongrass
  • 1 tbsp chopped galangal
  • 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
  • 1 large shallot
  • 3 tbsp chopped coriandercoriander
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
  • 4 red Thai or bird’s-eye chillies
  • 2 tsp kaapi (dried shrimp paste)
  • 1 tbsp medium curry powder
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp groundnut or vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp Laotian curry paste
  • 300g/10oz raw prawns
  • 200g/7oz scallops
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 500ml/18fl oz coconut milk
  • 1 small pineapple
  • 4 spring onions
  • handful of holy basilbasil
  • 250g/9oz cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 bunch spring onions
  • 1 red chilli
  • 1 iceberg lettuce
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  • For the Laotian curry paste, blend or pound all the ingredients together with a small quantity of water to make a smooth paste. It can be kept, tightly covered, in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen in ice cube trays.
  • For the pineapple, prawn and scallop curry, heat the oil in a wok and gently fry the curry paste for a minute until fragrant. Add the prawns and scallops. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the fish sauce, sugar and kaffir lime leaves. Stir for a minute. Use a slotted spoon to remove the seafood from the wok and keep warm.
  • Add the coconut milk to the wok and bring to the boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the pineapple and simmer for five minutes. Return the seafood to the wok and add the spring onions and basil leaves. Cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes, then transfer to serving bowls.
  • For the salad, place all the ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss.
  • To serve, garnish each bowl of curry with a sprig of basil and serve with the salad.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4