Sauteed Prawns With Curried Couscous Recipe

Name: Sauteed Prawns With Curried Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound (16 to 20 per pound) large prawns, peeled & deviened.; Cracked black pepper to taste; Papaya Cumin Cilantro Sauce:; 1 large ripe papaya; 2 ounces lime juice; 2 ounces orange juice; 1 ounce water; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 red bell pepper, minced; 1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped; Curried Couscous:; 2 cups dried couscous; 2 cups water; 1 tsp curry powder; Cracked black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound (16 to 20 per pound) large prawns, peeled & deviened.
Cracked black pepper to taste
Papaya Cumin Cilantro Sauce:
1 large ripe papaya
2 ounces lime juice
2 ounces orange juice
1 ounce water
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 red bell pepper, minced
1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped
Curried Couscous:
2 cups dried couscous
2 cups water
1 tsp curry powder
Cracked black pepper to taste

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Curried Couscous:
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1) Bring the 2 cups of water and curry powder to a boil.
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2) Add couscous, cover and remove from heat.
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3) In approximately eight minutes the couscous will be hydrated, cooked and firm.
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Papaya Cumin Cilantro Sauce:
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1) Puree papaya meat, lime juice, water and cumin in a blender until smooth and silky.
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2) Pour into a bowl and stir in cilantro, cumin, red pepper and cracked pepper to taste.s
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Prawns:
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1) Season prawns with cracked pepper and sear both sides in a non-stick pan until just underdone.
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2) Fluff couscous with a fork and spoon some on a plate. Pour sauce around and top with sauteed prawns.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound (16 to 20 per pound) large prawns, peeled & deviened., Cracked black pepper to taste, Papaya Cumin Cilantro Sauce:, 1 large ripe papaya, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Prawns With Curried Couscous falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sauteed Prawns With Curried Couscous

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