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Indian Prawn Scramble

Weeknight-friendly Prawn Scramble with the ginger and green chilli we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

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Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Indian Prawn Scramble
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the ginger and green chilli 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. Sear in a hot pan without crowding until a deep golden crust forms, then rest briefly.

Stir in the ghee and the rest of the ginger and green chilli flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

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

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

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