Spicy Garlic Prawns recipe
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Garlic has a natural affinity with prawns; enhancing their subtle flavour without being overpowering. You can use other vegetables such as aubergine, broccoli or cauliflower instead of the courgettes.
Preparation time : 5 minutes,
Cooking time : 15 minutes,
Calories per serving: 160
ingredients
A variety of textures, tastes and colours make this spicy prawn and courgette dish a popular light starter.
8 oz (225 g) peeled prawns
1 lb (450 g) courgettes
4 garlic cloves
1 green chilli
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 level teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 large tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and white pepper
1 lb (450 g) courgettes
4 garlic cloves
1 green chilli
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 level teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 large tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and white pepper
method
1. Cut the courgettes into sticks about 3in (80mm) long and 1/4 in (5 mm) thick. Peel and crush the garlic, de-seed and finely chop the chilli. Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the garlic, grated ginger and chilli for about 3 minutes.
2. De-seed and roughly chop the tomatoes and add them to the pan. Increase the heat
and cook for a further 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add all the remaining ingredients to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Season to taste and serve as a hot starter or light snack.
5. Serve the dish piping hot straight from the pan, if you wish. Take care not to overcook the ingredients.
2. De-seed and roughly chop the tomatoes and add them to the pan. Increase the heat
and cook for a further 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add all the remaining ingredients to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Season to taste and serve as a hot starter or light snack.
5. Serve the dish piping hot straight from the pan, if you wish. Take care not to overcook the ingredients.
serving amount
serves 4
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