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Peri Peri Prawns & Rice - african dinner recipe

Peri Peri Prawns & Rice

Juicy peri peri prawns spooned over fluffy rice with peppers, onion, and a bright lemon finish. Spicy, fast, and colorful, with plenty of sauce to gloss the prawns without drowning the plate.

By Eatpace

Gluten-FreeDairy-Free
Prep: 10 minCook: 18 min28 min total 4 servings Basic African

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • Jasmine Rice(280 g)
  • King Prawns(600 g)
  • Bell pepper(1)
  • Onion(1)
  • Garlic(3 cloves)
  • Lemon(1)
  • Olive oil(2 tbsp)
  • Hot sauce(2 tbsp)
  • Paprika(2 tsp)
  • Smoked paprika(1 tsp)
  • Garlic powder(1 tsp)
  • Dried Oregano(1 tsp)
  • Chili flakes(½ tsp)
  • Honey(1 tbsp)
  • Salt(1½ tsp)
  • Black pepper(½ tsp)
  • Flat Leaf Parsley(2 tbsp)optional

Method

  1. 1

    Rinse {Jasmine Rice}. Finely chop {Onion}, slice {Bell pepper}, mince {Garlic}, chop {Fresh parsley}, and cut {Lemon} into wedges.

    ~10 min

  2. 2

    Add {Jasmine Rice}, {Salt}, and 560ml water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, then cook on low for 12 minutes until tender.

    ~12 min

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, toss {Prawns} with {Olive oil}, {Hot sauce}, {Paprika}, {Smoked paprika}, {Garlic powder}, {Oregano}, {Chili flakes}, half the {Black pepper}, and {Honey}.

    ~2 min

  4. 4

    Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook {Onion} and {Bell pepper} for 3 minutes until just softened, then stir in {Garlic} for 30 seconds. Push the vegetables to the side and add the {Prawns} in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes, turn, and cook for 1 minute more until pink and lightly golden.

    ~6 min

  5. 5

    Fluff the rice and divide it between plates. Spoon over the peppers and onion, then top with the peri peri {Prawns}. Finish with {Fresh parsley} and squeeze over {Lemon} to serve.

    ~0 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

448
Calories
36g
Protein
13g
Fat
43g
Carbs
3g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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