Garlic Prawns With Asian Puy Lentils
This vibrant and flavorful dish combines succulent tiger prawns with nutty Puy lentils, tossed in a zesty, sweet, and savory dressing. The prawns are marinated in a fragrant mix of chilli, lime, and garlic before being quickly fried to perfection. Served on a bed of sesame seed-studded lentils and garnished with fresh coriander, this recipe is sure to impress with its delicious blend of textures and tastes.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 400g raw, peeled tiger prawns , defrosted if frozen
- 2 red chillies , deseeded and finely chopped
- zest and juice 1 lime
- 2 large garlic cloves , crushed
- 2 tbsp oil
- 200g Puy lentils
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp clear honey
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds , toasted
- bunch coriander , leaves roughly chopped
Instructions
- Place the prawns in a shallow dish. Mix together half the finely chopped chilli, lime zest and juice, garlic and oil, then pour over the prawns. Cover and chill for 20 mins to marinate.
- Meanwhile, put the lentils in a pan, cover with twice their depth in water, bring to the boil, then simmer for 15-20 mins until tender. Top up the water if you need to.
- To make the dressing, put the remaining chopped chilli, the soy, honey and vinegar into a small bowl and stir together. Drain the lentils, then tip into a large bowl. Spoon over almost all the dressing while the lentils are hot, tip in the sesame seeds, then mix well.
- Heat a frying pan until really hot. Lift the prawns out of the marinade, then fry for 1-2 mins each side until pink and lightly golden. Pour in the marinade and bring to the boil. Fold the chopped coriander through the lentils, then spoon onto serving plates. Top with the prawns and any pan juices.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 349 calories
- Fat Content: 12 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 29 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 4 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 5 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 33 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.89 milligram of sodium
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