Quick & Easy Prawn Bhuna

Prawn Bhuna is a classic Bangladeshi and Indian dish known for its richly spiced sauce that clings to every bite.

With Shemin’s Seafood Curry Paste, you can recreate that deep, homestyle taste in just 20 minutes. It’s bold, vibrant, and guaranteed to impress.

Total Time (Including Prep): 20 minutes

Serves: 4

Calories per Serving: Approx. 385 kcal

Ingredients

2 tbsp oil

1 onion, finely chopped

3 medium tomatoes, chopped (or ½ tin chopped tomatoes)

800g prawns, peeled and deveined

Salt, to taste

2–3 green chillies, chopped (optional)

Fresh coriander, for garnish

Method

Heat the Oil:
Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin and mustard seeds (if using). Let them sizzle for a few seconds to release their flavour.
Cook the Onion & Paste:
Add the chopped onion and cook until golden brown (around 5–7 minutes). Stir in the Seafood Curry Paste with a splash of water and cook gently for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Tomatoes & Simmer:
Stir in the chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium heat for 5–6 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the Prawns:
Add the prawns and stir well to coat in the sauce. Cook for just a few minutes until the prawns are pink and cooked through.
Finish & Serve:
Stir in the chopped green chillies (if using). Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or Shemin’s Indian Breads.

Tips:

This curry base works beautifully with chicken (thighs or breast), roasted aubergine, chickpeas, or paneer for a vegetarian twist.
Stir into cooked lentils for a spicy dahl-style dish.
Serve with basmati rice, Shemin’s Indian Breads, or even a jacket potato for a speedy meal.
While this recipe is a quick and easy version, for even deeper flavour you can slow-cook it until the sauce reduces and clings to the meat – just like a traditional bhuna!

Serves 4

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Quick & Easy Prawn Bhuna