Smoky Cajun King Prawn Risotto
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Smoky Cajun King Prawn Risotto

with Peas and Garlic Aioli

Tags:
Calorie Smart
Allergens:
Crustaceans

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Preparation Time45 minutes
Cooking time25 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Onion

4 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 sachet(s)

Cajun Spice Mix

1 unit(s)

Lemon

175 grams

Risotto Rice

20 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

150 grams

King Prawns

(Contains Crustaceans)

120 grams

Peas

1 sachet(s)

Smoky Base Paste

Not included in your delivery

600 milliliter(s)

Boiled Water for the Risotto

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

10 grams

Butter

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Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2581 kJ
Energy (kcal)617 kcal
Fat17.2 g
of which saturates3.8 g
Carbohydrate92.6 g
of which sugars12 g
Dietary Fiber8.3 g
Protein24.2 g
Salt4.44 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Chopping Board
Large Oven-Proof Pan
Kettle
Knife
Grater
Aluminum Foil
Fork
Lid
Pan
Small Bowl

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Boil a full kettle.

Halve, peel, and chop the onion into small pieces.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, wide-bottomed ovenproof pan on medium heat. TIP: If you don't have an ovenproof pan, use a normal pan and transfer to an ovenproof dish before baking.

Once the oil is hot, add the onion to the pan and stir-fry until softened, 5-6 mins.

2

Meanwhile, pop half the garlic (unpeeled) into a small piece of foil with a drizzle of oil. Scrunch to enclose it. 

Peel and grate the remaining garlic (or use a garlic press). Zest and cut the lemon into wedges.

Once the onion has softened, add the grated garlic, Cajun spice mix and a pinch of sugar (if you have any) and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 mins more.

Next, add the rice, stir and cook until the edges of the rice are translucent, 1-2 mins.

3

Stir in the boiled water for the risotto (see pantry for amount) and vegetable stock paste. Bring back up to the boil, then pop a lid on the pan (or cover with foil).

Bake on the middle shelf of your oven until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed, 25-30 mins.

At the same time, pop the garlic parcel into the oven and roast until soft, 10-12 mins. Then remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few mins.

Once the garlic has cooled, cut the end with scissors, squeeze it out of the skin and mash with a fork.

4

Pop the garlic into a small bowl along with the mayo (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper and mix together. Set the garlic aioli aside. 

About 5 mins before the risotto is ready, drain the prawns. Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the prawns. Season with salt and pepper and stir-fry for 4-5 mins.

Once cooked, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and half the butter (see pantry for amount). IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw prawns. The prawns are cooked when pink on the outside and opaque in the middle.

5

When the risotto is cooked, remove it from the oven and stir through the peas, smoky base paste and remaining butter.

Squeeze in some lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. TIP: Add a splash of water to loosen the risotto if needed.

Pop the lid back on until the peas are piping hot, 1-2 mins. 

6

Share the risotto out between your serving bowls and top with the prawns, spooning over any remaining lemon butter from the pan. 

Spoon over the garlic aioli to finish. Serve any remaining lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over. 

Enjoy!