Prawns in Chile Sauce
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Cuisine: Mexican
Categories: Main Dishes, Appetizers & Seafood
Succulent prawns sautéed in a spicy and tangy chile sauce, perfect as an appetizer or a main dish.

Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 500g prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 red chilies, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Directions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and chopped chilies; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add cumin powder and paprika, stirring well to combine.
- Add the prawns to the skillet, cooking until they turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce, lime juice, and salt; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.