Spicy Prawn Bites
Bold, zesty and refreshingly crisp, these Spicy Prawn Bites are the perfect appetiser for summer entertaining. Juicy prawns are seasoned with smoky spices and nestled atop cool cucumber slices, giving a satisfying contrast of heat and crunch to deliver big flavour with minimal effort.
How long will it take?
40 minutes
What’s the serving size?
Serves 10
What do I need?
- 500 g green prawns, heads removed, peeled and deveined, tails on
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cucumbers, sliced into 1 centimetre-thick rounds
- Fresh herbs, to serve
- Lime wedges, to serve
How do I make it?
- Combine prawns with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic, chilli, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove prawns from marinade and cook for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Slice cucumbers into rounds about 1 centimetre-thick.
- Serve each slice of cucumber topped with a prawn.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with lime wedges.
