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Egyptian Spiced Prawns

A delicious blend of flavors, these prawns are not spicy hot, as my toddler was able to eat them just fine. The cumin really stands out in this dish but not overpoweringly.
Keyword Egyptian Spiced Prawns
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ginger, fresh grated
  • 1 1⁄2 lbs large shrimp, raw & shelled
  • 1⁄8 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped (cilantro)

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan; add the garlic and sauté gently for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the paprika, cumin and ginger; stir to combine.
  • Stir in prawns, salt and cilantro. Stir-fry for 5 minutes or until the prawns turn pink.
  • Serve over hot rice.