Middle Eastern Prawn Tagine
A flavorful and aromatic stew originating from the Middle East, cooked in a traditional earthenware tagine with succulent prawns and a sweet and sticky syrupy sauce.
Ingredients
- β1 pound prawns (6-8)fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β2 cloves garlicminced
- β1-inch piece gingergrated
- β1 teaspoon cumin
- β1 teaspoon coriander
- β1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- β1/4 cup syrupy
- β2 tablespoons lemon juice
- β1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in the tagine over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 5
Add prawns and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 6
Add syrupy and lemon juice, and stir to combine.
- 7
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 10-15 minutes.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Garnish with parsley and serve over rice or with crusty bread.