Mexican-style prawns recipe
High in protein and packed with flavour, this Mexican-style prawns recipe is a real one-pan wonder. Why not try making a big batch and freezing any leftovers?
See method- Serves 6
- 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook
- 212 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Healthy
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 600g butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes
- 2 red onions, finely sliced
- 1 red pepper, finely sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp chipotle chilli flakes
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 salad tomatoes, finely chopped
- 3 x 165g packs raw peeled king prawns
- 15g fresh coriander, finely chopped
For the salsa
- 198g tin sweetcorn, drained
- 15g fresh coriander, finely chopped
- 200g cherry tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 895kJ 212.0kcal
- Fat
- 9g
- Saturates
- 1g
- Salt
- 1.3g
- Sugars
- 13g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 18.8gProtein 15.6gFibre 5.0g
Method
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large, lidded, nonstick pan over a medium-high heat. Add the squash and cook for 10-12 mins until golden. Add 2 tbsp water and cover. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10-12 mins until soft. Transfer the squash to a plate.
- Heat the remaining oil over a medium heat. Add the onions and pepper and cook for 8-10 mins.
- Add the garlic, chilli flakes, cumin, tomato purée and tomatoes to the pan. Season and pour in 100ml water. Increase the heat to high and mix well. Cook for 5-6 mins until the tomatoes have broken down. Add the prawns and cook for 4-5 mins, stirring continuously, until cooked through. Put the salsa ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Tip the butternut squash and coriander into the pan; mix. Serve topped with the salsa.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
Freeze prawn mix. In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
