Garlic Prawns with Rice Recipe

This simple and flavorful garlic prawns with rice recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Succulent prawns are sautéed in garlic and butter, then combined with fragrant rice cooked in a tomato-based sauce with fresh veggies and herbs for a delicious balanced dish.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow or brown onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 8 medium prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1 ¼ cups rice
• 8 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
• 200g frozen peas
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil and lemon slices for garnish

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until soft and fragrant (5-6 minutes). Add bell pepper and cook until softened.
2. Add chopped tomatoes; cook until they break down and form a sauce. Add a little water if needed.
3. Stir in rice, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add vegetable stock and frozen peas. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12-15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
4. Add prawns during the last 5 minutes of cooking, folding gently until cooked through and pink.
5. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and lemon slices before serving.

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