How To Make Spicy Cajun Prawn
A fiery and flavor-packed Cajun dish, with succulent prawns as the star.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 500g prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Cajun spice mix
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the Cajun spice mix, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Add the prawns to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prawns and cook for 3-4 minutes, until opaque and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
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Return the prawns to the skillet and toss with the garlic butter. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley.
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Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories : 205kcal
- Total Fat : 11g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 263mg
- Sodium : 911mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 3g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 0g
- Protein : 22g
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