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Mexican · Dessert

Steamed Prawn with lime and coriander

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

4.8 from 3,610 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Steamed Prawn with lime and coriander
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lime and coriander 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. Steam over simmering water until just tender and vibrant, then dress while warm.

Stir in the dried ancho chillies and the rest of the lime and coriander flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek 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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