Why not make your own curry? It is so much healthier and cheaper, and this one is even quicker than ordering a takeaway.
Our easy, King Prawn Masala Curry is the perfect meal for any day of the week. Using Cooked King Prawns brings it to the table quicker than ever.
How to make a quick King Prawn Masala Curry?
📖 Step by Step Recipe
King Prawn Masala Curry
Equipment
Ingredients
Masala Marinade
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Puree - or 2 cloves of garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon Chilli Puree - or 1 chilli finely sliced/minced
- 2 tsp Ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Ground ginger
- 200 grams Natural Fat-Free Yoghurt
- 225 grams Cooked King Prawn - If using Raw Prawns then cook them off in a pan before adding the marinade
Curry Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Onion - large diced
- 1 teaspoon Chilli Puree - or 1 chilli finely sliced/minced
- 1 tsp Garlic Puree
- 400 g Tin Chopped Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
- Coriander - Fresh/ Frozen/ Dried Coriander leaf
Instructions
- In a bowl mix the marinade ingredients all together with the cooked prawns. Keep aside until step 4.1 teaspoon Garlic Puree, 1 teaspoon Chilli Puree, 2 teaspoon Ground turmeric, 2 teaspoon Garam Masala, 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice, 1 teaspoon Ground coriander, 1 teaspoon Ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon Ground ginger, 200 grams Natural Fat-Free Yoghurt, 225 grams Cooked King Prawn
- Over a medium heat, add olive oil in a pan. Cook the onions for 4 minutes until soft, stir through garlic and chilli for 1 more minute.2 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Onion, 1 teaspoon Chilli Puree, 1 teaspoon Garlic Puree
- Stir in the tomato puree and chopped tomatoes. Turn to a simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.1 tablespoon Tomato Puree, 400 g Tin Chopped Tomatoes
- Add the yoghurt coated King prawns and warm through for 5 minutes adding coriander for the last minute.Coriander
- Serve with Rice, Bombay Potato & Naan Bread Enjoy!!
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This post was updated on 09/03/2025, with the recipe card being placed higher up the page for a better user experience.
Please read below for a detailed write up on how we cooked this prawn masala recipe and serving suggestions.
The first step is to coat your King prawns with spicy yoghurt.
Mix together the Tumeric, garam masala, ground coriander, cumin, ginger powder, crushed garlic, chilli puree (or 1 finely chopped chilli), salt, and lemon juice in a bowl with yoghurt. Finally add the Cooked King Prawn's.
How long to marinade Cooked King Prawns?
There is no need to marinade the cooked king prawns ahead of time. Letting them sit in yoghurt and spices whilst you prep and cook the sauce is plenty of time.
Unlike meat, prawn should not be left to marinate for longer than 30 minutes.
Can I use Raw Prawns?
Yes, cook them for 4-6 mins in olive oil until pink. Before adding the spicy yoghurt to them.
How hot do you want to make your King Prawn Curry?
We like ours fairly hot, so we used 2 teaspoon Gia chilli puree in total. Which is the equivalent to 2 whole crushed chillies.
1 in with the yoghurt and king prawns, and 1 with the sauce. Add more or less chilli to your desired spiciness!
Using a non-stick or cast iron pan, cook onions until soft, add garlic and chilli we used the Gia puree's to make ours even quicker!
Now add tomato puree and tinned tomatoes stir in together. Leave to simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
Stir in the yoghurt and king prawns warm through on a low heat for 5 minutes.
Finish with fresh chopped coriander, for best results. We used frozen coriander as that was all we had to hand, or you could use dried coriander leaf? Stir through and you are ready to serve!
What to serve with King Prawn Masala Curry?
We dished our King Prawn Masala Curry up with Coconut Pilau Rice, Bombay Potatoes and Naan Bread.
Absolutely delicious! Enjoy dipping the Naan Bread into your King Prawn Masala Curry Sauce 🙂
Why not check out our other curry recipes such as Chicken Biryani, Basa Fish, Lamb Curry, Chicken Bhuna or Chicken Pathia.
Or, for another meal using cooked king prawns, try our King Prawn Salad or Prawn Cocktail.
Shannon Lee says
I can't eat curry because I have a bad stomach, but my husband would LOVE this recipe.
Hollie says
With the cold weather, I find myself really enjoying curry. It's easy to make. I'll have to try this this weekend!
Kristyn says
This looks soooo good! Thank you for sharing!
Kaitlyn Nicole says
This looks delicious. Those shrimp though! I'm going to have to pick up these ingredients on my next grocery run.
Nyxie says
This looks gorgeous. I'd love to make something like this. Once I break out of lockdown for my weekly shop I'll pick up the ingredients.
littlemisadvencha says
I love curry. and this recipe looks delicious and great! I want to try this one out...
Britt K says
Oh wow, this looks delicious and it sounds much easier than I thought it would be. I assumed it was going to take a lot more effort to make something this incredible. I need to give this a try.
Natalia says
That looks like a very delicious dish! I love this kind of food! I'll give it a try for sure after Easter! 🙂
Adrienne says
This looks delicious. My kids all love seafood, we'll have to save this for Good Friday!
CA says
I love curry! But I honestly haven’t tried it with shrimps or prawns. This is so interesting!
Tara Pittman says
This would be a dish that my husband would love. I need to get the ingredients to make this dish
World In Eyes says
It looks delicious, I am copying for taking print out of this recipe of King Prawn Masala Curry, and sharing with my wife, she will prepare for us.
Kay says
Hope you both enjoy as much as we do 🙂
Marie Phillips says
This looks absolutely amazing! Unfortunately, I don't have any curry right now. But once I am able to get out again, I will be trying this.
Kay says
Hopefully, you will get out soon?
Krysten Quiles says
Oh yum, what a delicious recipe! Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us!
Kay says
Always our pleasure!
Amber Myers says
This looks tasty! I haven't had curry in ages. My kids love their seafood.
Kay says
Thank you Amber, we have curry quite often. Too many think it is unhealthy because takeaway ones are full of fat! But this one is a healthier option, yet still delicious!
Kelly says
I am saving this recipe for when my kiddos are at grandmas for the night. I know he would love this as much as I think I would! Yummy looking!!!
Kay says
It is delicious, I'm sure he would love it!
Amanda says
This recipe looks delicious! Shrimp is one of my favorites!