Mustard-Seed Chilli Prawns

7 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 20 large uncooked prawns (, 1kg)
  • 1/4 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. 1
    Shell and devein prawns, leaving tails intact.
  2. 2
    Cut along back of prawn, taking care not to cut all the way through; flatten prawn slightly.
  3. 3
    Rub turmeric and chilli into prawns in medium bowl.
  4. 4
    Heat oil in large frying pan; cook mustard seeds and garlic, stirring, until seeds start to pop.
  5. 5
    Add prawn mixture; cook, stirring, until prawns just change colour.
  6. 6
    Mix in coriander.
  7. 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. 8
    serving suggestion: Serve mustard-seed chilli prawns with saffron rice.
  9. 9
    Garnish with spring onion curls.

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