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Ancho chilli Prawn Shakshuka

Our tested Baked Prawn Shakshuka: bright, generous, and balanced with ancho chilli. Serves 8 people with plenty to go around.

4.5 from 1,781 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook75 min
Serves8
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Ancho chilli Prawn Shakshuka
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the ancho chilli elements, and pat the prawn dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the prawn. Transfer to the oven and bake until set, bubbling and golden on top.

Stir in the cotija cheese and the rest of the ancho chilli flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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