Zanzibari Zingy Prawns
Zanzibari Zingy Prawns is a delightful dish that captures the vibrant flavors of Zanzibari cuisine. This recipe combines succulent prawns with a zesty blend of spices, creating a dish that is bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
- 500g large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, and salt to the pan, and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
- Add the prawns to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the prawns and stir to combine.
- Remove the pan from the heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pan Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Lemon squeezer
Serving suggestions
Serve the Zanzibari Zingy Prawns with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of heat, add a finely chopped fresh chili to the dish.
Cost
$15