Garlic & Chilli Prawns with Green Bean & Olive Couscous
Garlic & Chilli Prawns with Green Bean & Olive Couscous
Ingredients
- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 tsp dried red chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 350g peeled medium green prawns
- 190g (1 cup) couscous
- 200ml boiling water
- 1 large red onion, halved, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 pimento-stuffed green olives, thinly sliced
- 200g green round beans, halved lengthways, blanched
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh continental parsley
Instructions
- 1
Combine the garlic, chilli and half the lemon juice in a glass bowl. Add the prawns and stir to coat. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
10 min - 2
Meanwhile, place the couscous in a large heatproof bowl and pour over boiling water. Cover and set aside for 4 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Use a fork to separate the grains.
4 min - 3
Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over high heat. Spray with oil. Cook prawns, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until the prawns change colour. Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm.
3 min - 4
Place the pan over medium heat and spray with oil. Add onion and stir for 5 minutes or until soft. Add paprika and stir for 1 minute or until aromatic. Stir in tomato and olive. Cook for 2 minutes or until tomato is just soft. Add the couscous and green beans. Stir for 1 minute or until heated through. Stir in parsley and remaining lemon juice.
9 min - 5
Divide the couscous mixture among bowls. Top with the prawn mixture.