Mustard-seed chilli prawns

Dolphin's Note:

This meal comes from Meal for Minutes - Asian available from AWW Cookbooks

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 20 large uncooked prawns (, 1kg)
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 red Thai chile , seeded,chopped finely
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
• 2 cloves garlic , crushed
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander

Directions:

1. Shell and devein prawns, leaving tails intact.
2. Cut along back of prawn, taking care not to cut all the way through; flatten prawn slightly.
3. Rub turmeric and chilli into prawns in medium bowl.
4. Heat oil in large frying pan; cook mustard seeds and garlic, stirring, until seeds start to pop.
5. Add prawn mixture; cook, stirring, until prawns just change colour.
6. Mix in coriander.
7. Tip: If you like hot dishes, don't seed the chillies before chopping, as removing the seeds and membranes lessens the heat level.
8. serving suggestion: Serve mustard-seed chilli prawns with saffron rice.
9. Garnish with spring onion curls.

Reviews

[Jewelies]

We also have the same book and this was the first recipe I tried from it. FABULOUS. So quick and easy with great flavour and colour. Love the addition of the mustard seeds. A MUST TRY for any asian style prawn lover :)