Prawn Tangiers

Succulent prawns pan-fried with toasted cumin, wilted spinach, and fresh tomatoes for a quick and flavorful North African inspired dish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 271.2 kcals 542.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 5.6 grams 11.2 grams
Fat 21.9 grams 43.8 grams
Protein 14.3 grams 28.5 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
0.25
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
1
loaf
Bread
crusty white bread, optional
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Cumin Seeds
level teaspoon
1
clove
Garlic
peeled and finely chopped
1
pinch
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
45
ml
Olive Oil
divided use
Seafood
100
g
Prawns
fresh, uncooked, cleaned, shelled, de-veined, roughly chopped
Vegetables
2
piece
Vine Tomatoes
large, ripe, stalks removed, cross cut in bottom
2
handful
Spinach Leaves
washed and roughly chopped

Steps

  • Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain and peel.
  • Quarter tomatoes, discard seeds/juice, and roughly chop the flesh.
  • Toast cumin seeds in a dry frying pan until fragrant.
  • Add 30ml olive oil and spinach to the pan and cook until wilted.
  • Stir in tomatoes, garlic, and lemon juice, then simmer for 8 minutes until moisture evaporates.
  • Transfer the spinach mixture to a bowl and clean the pan.
  • Heat remaining 15ml oil and fry chopped prawns for 3 minutes until pink.
  • Return spinach mixture to the pan, heat through, and serve.