Spicy prawn parcels
5
Points®
Total time: 40 min • Prep: 25 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Chilli. And. Lime. Need we say more? The winning combination brings a hint of Southeast Asia to this simple summery lunch


Ingredients
King Prawns, Raw
600 g
White basmati rice, dry
150 g
Spring Onions
3 medium
Celery, Raw
2 stick(s)
Sweetcorn, tinned, drained
250 g
Vinegar, All Types
1 tablespoon(s), cider
Lettuce
12 leaf/leaves, small
Lime
1 medium, wedges
Chilli, green or red
5 individual
Garlic
2 clove(s)
Lime Juice, Fresh
1 tablespoon(s)
Peanut Oil
1 teaspoon(s)
Instructions
1
To make the marinade, blitz 4 of the red chillies, crushed garlic, lime juice and peanut oil in a mini food processor until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Pour the marinade into a large bowl and add prawns. Toss to coat, then cover with cling film and chill for 10-20 minutes, but no longer, as the lime juice will begin to react with the prawns, changing their texture.
3
Meanwhile, cook rice to pack instructions until tender. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool, fluffing occasionally with a fork to separate the grains.
4
Add the green onion, celery and sweetcorn to the rice. Season, drizzle over the vinegar and toss to combine.
5
Preheat a large frying pan, or griddle over medium-high heat. Lift the prawns from the marinade and cook, in batches if necessary, for 3-4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
6
Spoon the rice mixture among lettuce leaves. Top each parcel with three cooked prawns and a few slices of chilli, if using.
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