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Caribbean Prawn Medley

Weeknight-friendly Prawn Medley with the lime and garlic we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.3 from 652 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Serves8
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Caribbean Prawn Medley
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lime and garlic elements, and pat the prawn dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the prawn. Reduce the glaze until sticky, then turn to coat everything in a glossy lacquer.

Stir in the allspice and the rest of the lime and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the sweetcorn along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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