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Caribbean Prawn Traybake

Weeknight-friendly Prawn Traybake with the coconut and thyme we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.6 from 681 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Caribbean Prawn Traybake
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the coconut and thyme 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. Fry until deeply crisp and golden, then drain on paper and season straight away.

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

Add the carrots 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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