Apricot Curry Prawns Recipes

GRILLED SKEWERED SHRIMP WITH APRICOT-CURRY GLAZE

Steps:

• In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix oil, preserves, vinegar, mustard, curry powder and garlic. Add shrimp; turn to coat with glaze. Cover and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove shrimp from glaze; reserve glaze. On six 10- to 12-inch skewers, thread shrimp, leaving 1/4-inch space between each. (If using bamboo skewers, soak in water 30 minutes before using.)
• Cover and grill kabobs over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, brushing several times with glaze and turning once, until shrimp are pink and firm. Discard any remaining glaze.
• Place shredded lettuce on platter; arrange kabobs on top. Garnish with lemon wedges.

SKEWERED SHRIMP WITH APRICOT CURRY GLAZE

Steps:

• Mix oil, preserves, vinegar, mustard, curry powder and garlic in shallow glass or plastic dish.
• Add shrimp, turning to coat with glaze.
• cover and refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes.
• heat grill.
• Remove shrimp from glaze; reserve glaze.
• Thread shrimp on six skewers, leaving space between each.
• Grill kabobs uncovered 6 to 8 minutes, brushing several times with glaze and turning once, until shrimp are pink and firm.
• Discard any remaining glaze.

SHRIMP CURRY WITH LENTILS AND COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Apricot chutney, fresh cilantro leaves and sliced green onions, for serving
• For the lentils: Coat a medium pot with ghee or olive oil and heat over medium. Add the garlic, onion, ginger, cumin and coriander and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils, chicken stock and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the lentils are soft, about 35 minutes. Season with salt and keep warm.
• Meanwhile for the rice: Add the coconut milk, rice, ginger, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 25 minutes. Keep warm.
• For the curry: Process the onion in a blender or food processor until a puree.
• Heat the ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garam masala, turmeric and cumin, coriander and pepper stir until the spices toasted are fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour the onion puree into pot and then add the tomatoes, ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the chicken stock, tamarind and serrano pepper, stir well, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add the coconut milk, vinegar and lemon juice bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer until they are pink and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
• To serve: Scoop mounds of rice in shallow bowls, add curry and lentils on either side of the rice. Top each bowl with apricot chutney, cilantro and green onion.

AMAZING APRICOT GLAZED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combined cornstarch and water stir till smooth, stir in rest of glaze ingredients, set aside.
• Season shrimp with paprika and pepper, set aside.
• Heat oil in a large fry pan or wok over medium high heat.
• Add onions, peppers, mushrooms and optional ingredients if using, stir fry till crisp about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger stir fry 2 minutes.
• Add shrimp and cook till pink.
• Stir in glaze and cook till thick and glazed over vegetables and shrimp.
• Serve over rice or noodles.
• Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

APRICOT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Lightly coat a large, wide saucepan with oil and set over medium heat. Add onions. Sprinkle with curry, garlic powder, chili powder and salt. Stir often until onions start to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add coconut milk, tomatoes and apricots. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up and stir in any brown bits from pan bottom to flavour sauce.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often, then reduce heat to medium. Gently boil, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes. Sauce should not boil rapidly, so you may have to reduce heat. Sauce will keep well, covered and refrigerated, up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
• Defrost in the refrigerator overnight or in the microwave, then reheat. Or place in a saucepan with a little water to prevent burning and stir often over medium-low heat until hot. Add cooked or raw chicken pieces, meat, seafood or vegetables. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring often.