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Cajun-spiced prawns

2

Points®

Total time: 30 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy

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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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