prawns – Uncomplicated Cooking

Garlic Dill Prawns

Just a couple of minutes to make this yum dish. Into a pan add some butter and oil. When hot add in a chopped green chilly and lots of crushed garlic. After a minute or two add in half the amount of chopped dill leaves you want in this dish. When they have reduced toContinue reading “Garlic Dill Prawns”

Sesame Prawns

Life is suddenly a little more pre-occupied and it shows in my increasingly longer gaps between the posts. I got these beautiful prawns. Rubbed paprika, turmeric, salt and sesame oil on them. Let them marinate for about 10-15 minutes. Heated a little sesame oil in a pan. Added the prawns and once they were halfContinue reading “Sesame Prawns”

Lemon Butter Prawns

Fresh prawns are such a delight to cook and serve. Prawns. Coarsely ground black pepper. Grated Garlic. Olive Oil. Lemon Juice. Salt. Butter. Marinate the prawns in olive oil, pepper and garlic for about 30 minutes. Add salt and mix well just before you cook them. Melt butter in a pan. Add the prawns andContinue reading “Lemon Butter Prawns”

A Simple Prawn Masala

A break down of this simple recipe to make it uncomplicated. 15 Prawns, shelled and de-veined. Curry leaves. Mustard Seeds. Cumin Seeds. Fennel Seeds. One onion, chopped fine. Capsicum, chopped. Garlic chopped. Chilly powder. Coriander powder. Turmeric powder. Salt. Oil. Fresh Coriander. Heat oil. Add in curry leaves, cumin, fennel and mustard seeds. A minuteContinue reading “A Simple Prawn Masala”

Zinga Jhinga

Weekends must be a little special but time is always an issue. So a simple but glamourous recipe with prawns. Prawns, deveined : 400g. Honey, 1 tablespoon. Lemon, 1 tablespoon. Garlic, finely diced. Sesame Oil. Chilly Flakes. Salt. Sesame seeds. Mix together the garlic, lemon juice, honey, sesame oil, salt and chilly flakes. Taste andContinue reading “Zinga Jhinga”

Crispy Fried Prawns

Crispy and Super Delicious Treat. Prawns. Preferably large size. Paprika Powder. Turmeric. Salt. Corn Starch. One teaspoon per prawn. All Purpose Flour, one teaspoon per prawn. Curry leaves. Oil for frying. Take a dry dish with a lid. Sprinkle some paprika, salt, turmeric, curry leaves, corn flour and all purpose flour in it. Taste it.Continue reading “Crispy Fried Prawns”

Butter and Garlic Prawns

Very few people wake up to a phone call from their fish monger. I am quite lucky in that respect and his call usually means there is something special. When I went to pick up the special something, I found these beauties as well. Told him to just pack it up as I would likeContinue reading “Butter and Garlic Prawns”

Mezzelune : Half Moon Ravioli

This is a recipe best described in multiple parts. The Filling, Part 1: 300 grams of Fresh Prawns. Cleaned and chopped up. Butter. Chopped Garlic. Salt for seasoning. Melt the butter. Saute the garlic till its raw smell is gone. Add the prawns and saute till they are done. Also season them and balance it.Continue reading “Mezzelune : Half Moon Ravioli”

Zucchini Prawns

This is a dish heavily inspired by the Ratatouille. You Need: Prawns. One large onion, chopped up. Couple of cloves of garlic, chopped up. Three tomatoes, chopped up into small pieces. Zucchini, cut into small bite sized pieces. Italian Seasoning. Olive Oil. Basil or Coriander for garnish. Salt. In a largish pan, sweat the onionsContinue reading “Zucchini Prawns”