Recipe Of The Week – Paprika Spiced Prawns With Cauliflower Couscous

Recipe Of The Week – Paprika Spiced Prawns With Cauliflower Couscous

This dish takes less than half an hour to create, giving the entire family a delicious and wholesome main meal.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 95g dried apricots (or 3 fresh), roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 20 medium prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 5g fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped

Method

1. Thinly slice the head of the cauliflower and place it in a food processor. Roughly chop the thick stems and add them to the food processor.
2. Pulse the cauliflower until it is finely chopped and resembles couscous.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the pulsed cauliflower, apricots, and 1/2 teaspoon  pepper and cover, stirring occasionally until the cauliflower is beginning to soften, this will take 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Transfer to a large bowl and combine with the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil.
5. Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Season the prawns with paprika. Working in batches, cook the prawns until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
6. Add the cucumber and mint to the cauliflower and toss to combine.
7. Serve immediately with the prawns.