Cajun-spiced prawns
2
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy


Ingredients
Paprika
½ teaspoon(s), level
Oregano, Dried
½ teaspoon(s), level
Salt
¼ teaspoon(s)
Cayenne Pepper
¼ teaspoon(s), level
Black pepper
¼ teaspoon(s)
King Prawns, Raw
300 g
Olive Oil
1½ tablespoon(s)
Onion
1 large
Garlic
1 clove(s)
Yellow pepper
2 medium
Green pepper
1 medium
Parsley, fresh
2 tablespoon(s)
Lemon
½ medium
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, oregano, salt, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Toss half the spice mixture with the prawns and set aside.
2
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for a further minute. Add the peppers, and the remaining spice mixture, cook for 4 -5 minutes until lightly golden and tender. Transfer mixture to a bowl, cover and set aside.
3
Using the same pan, add the remaining oil and place over a medium-high heat. Add the prawns in a single layer. Cook for 4 minutes, turning halfway through, until prawns are cooked. Add the pepper mixture to the pan and toss to combine and heat through.
4
Serve with the parsley sprinkled over the prawns and lemon wedges on the side.
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