Cajun prawns

recipe

Are you one of those who cannot resist yummy prawns? Well, all seafood lovers out there, you are in luck, as this week You! has collaborated with cooking expert Lubna Shariff for a delicious recipe of ‘Cajun prawns’. Don’t forget to try this recipe - it is so simple to prepare and tastes amazing. Bon Appetite...

Ingredients

Prawns          5 -6

Lemon juice    3 tbsps

Olive oil         1 tbsp

Potatoes (boiled & mashed)  2

Butter 1tbsp

Salt    as required

Pepper as required

For Cajun spice mix:

Onion powder 1 tsp

Garlic powder 2 tsps

Ground black pepper  1 tsp

Paprika          2 1/2 tsps

Dried thyme   1 1/4 tsps

Dried oregano 1 1/4 tsps

Red chilli flakes         1/2 tsp

Salt    as required

Put all the ingredients together and grind well. Store in an airtight container.

Method

• Marinate the prawns with Cajun spice mix and leave it for 30 minutes.
• Then drizzle the lemon juice over the prawns.
• Heat oil and grill the prawns for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat.
• In a bowl take the boiled, mashed potatoes, add butter, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Serve the grilled Cajun prawns with mashed potatoes. Enjoy!