CAJUN SPICED GARLIC BUTTER PRAWNS

The dish, Cajun Spiced Garlic Butter Prawns is a delicious variation to the regular garlic butter Prawns! Cajun Spice mix is readily available in the markets and can be used to experiment with some more dishes too.

Originally I had purchased this spice mix to make Cajun Spiced Potatoes about which I had kept reading and have had them at a buffet spread. But the trial never happened!

It was once during last year’s lockdown that as I was preparing garlic butter prawns, I suddenly thought of adding this Cajun Spice to them to give it a twist and well, it was a hit with the family!

For some more such delicious dishes do take a look at the following recipes too….

1. Prawn Cutlets
2. Crispy Garlic Butter Prawns
3. Bhajille Nustey
4. Bhajille Paaplet
5. Mori Vade
6. Tisryaa Vade

Prep Time : 15 min

Cooking Time : 20-25 min

Serves : 2

Cup Used : 200 ml

INGREDIENTS :

• 25 – 27 Large Prawns
• 2 tbs Olive Oil
• 2 tbs Butter
• 2 tbs Finely Minced Garlic
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
• 1 tbs Cajun Spice
• 2 tsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tsp Finely Chopped Basil leaves…. Optional
• Salt To Taste

METHOD :

1. To make Cajun Spiced Butter Garlic Prawns, first do away with the outer shells of the prawns and devein them.
2. Next rinse them thoroughly under clean water and drain well.
3. Heat a pan and add the olive oil and the butter to it taking care not to let it burn.
4. Tip in the minced garlic and follow up immediately with the prawns.
5. Saute for a while and cook further till the prawns are completely tender.
6. Add the Cajun Spice mix and mix well.
7. Check the taste before adding salt as the Cajun Spice mix generally has some salt in it.
8. Add in the chopped basil leaves and toss.
9. Finish off with a drizzle of some lemon juice for that extra drama in taste!
10. Serve immediately, these absolutely delicious Cajun Spiced Garlic Butter Prawns with some extra lime wedges by the side!