Spicy tamarind prawns
Spicy tamarind paste, a zesty lime mayo and chilli prawns make this 15-minute meal something special. Try this quick and refreshing midweek supper for two
- Prep:10 mins
Cook:5 mins
- Serves 2
- Easy
Nutrition per serving
- kcal 371
- fat 20g
- saturates 2g
- carbs 8g
- sugars 7g
- fibre 0g
- protein 17g
- salt 0.5g
Ingredients
- ½ lime, juiced, plus wedges to serve
- 50g mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- thumb-sized piece ginger, grated
- ½ red chilli, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 180g raw jumbo king prawns (or tiger prawns)
- toasted sesame seeds, sliced
- spring onions and cooked
- rice, to serve
Method
Mix the lime juice with the mayonnaise and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add the garlic, ginger and chilli. Lightly fry for 2 mins until fragrant, then add the tamarind paste.
Toss the prawns in the mixture and cook for 2-3 mins until they have all turned pink. Serve with rice topped with the sesame seeds and spring onions, and the lime mayo, plus lime wedges for squeezing over.
