Hazelnut and Sumac King Prawns

Middle-Eastern inspired king prawns pan-fried and tossed in a toasted hazelnut, sesame, and sumac spiced tahini sauce.

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Estimated Nutrition

Calories

710.1

kcal / serving

2840.4 kcal total

Carbs

35.1g

per serving

140.4 g total

Fat

52.7g

per serving

210.8 g total

Protein

26.3g

per serving

105.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

Tahini

Dairy

Butter

Fruits

piece

Lemon

juice only

piece

Lemon

cut into wedges for serving

GrainsCereals

piece

Flatbread

Lebanese or Turkish style

NutsSeeds

tsp

pinch

clove

tsp

tsp

heaped

tbsp

Mint

freshly chopped

OilsFats

Olive Oil

tbsp

Olive Oil

Seafood

piece

King Prawns

raw

Vegetables

piece

Pickled Chillies

for serving

Method

Toast sesame, nigella, cumin seeds, and hazelnuts in a dry pan until fragrant.

Grind toasted seeds, chilli, garlic, and salt in a pestle and mortar until smooth.

Mix tahini, 50ml olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, mint, and ground spices in a bowl.

Fry prawns in remaining oil and butter for 4-5 minutes until pink.

Add the prepared sauce to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes.

Serve prawns on flatbread with lemon wedges and pickled chillies.