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🍽️ King Prawns with Cajun Spice and Lime

219 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Let the prawns thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. 2. Rinse the prawns and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
  3. 3. Wash the lime thoroughly.
  4. 4. Grate about one teaspoon of fine zest from the lime.
  5. 5. Cut the lime in half and squeeze out the juice.
  6. 6. Peel the garlic.
  7. 7. Grate the garlic finely.
  8. 8. Place the prawns in a bowl.
  9. 9. Add the grated garlic.
  10. 10. Add the lime zest.
  11. 11. Lightly salt the mixture.
  12. 12. Add one tablespoon of oil.
  13. 13. Mix everything well so the prawns are coated.
  14. 14. Set the bowl aside to let the flavors infuse.
  15. 15. Wash the mint.
  16. 16. Shake the mint dry.
  17. 17. Remove the coarse stems from the mint.
  18. 18. Finely chop the mint.
  19. 19. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan.
  20. 20. Set the heat to medium-high.
  21. 21. Fry the king prawns in the pan.
  22. 22. Swirl the pan occasionally.
  23. 23. Fry the prawns for about one to two minutes.
  24. 24. Fry them until browned aromas develop.
  25. 25. Remove the prawns from the pan.
  26. 26. Place the prawns on a plate.
  27. 27. Set the plate aside.
  28. 28. Do not clean the pan.
  29. 29. Add the Cajun spice to the hot pan.
  30. 30. Toast the spice over medium heat.
  31. 31. Toast it for about one minute.
  32. 32. Deglaze the pan with white wine.
  33. 33. Bring the liquid to a boil.
  34. 34. Simmer the sauce on high heat.
  35. 35. Reduce the liquid until it is almost completely evaporated.
  36. 36. Add butter to the pan.
  37. 37. Swirl the pan until the butter has melted.
  38. 38. Return the prawns to the spiced butter.
  39. 39. Finish cooking the prawns over medium heat.
  40. 40. Cook them for about two minutes.
  41. 41. Cook them until they are translucent.
  42. 42. Set aside some lime juice.
  43. 43. Season the sauce with lime juice.
  44. 44. Salt the sauce to taste.
  45. 45. Pepper the sauce to taste.
  46. 46. Add a little Cajun spice for seasoning.
  47. 47. Arrange the king prawns on a platter.
  48. 48. Use a large plate.
  49. 49. Drizzle the prawns with the sauce from the pan.
  50. 50. Sprinkle the prawns with the chopped mint.
  51. 51. Serve the dish.
  52. 52. Enjoy your meal!
  53. 53. Tip: Baguette and [recipeLink=146975] go well with this.

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