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Caribbean Prawn Slaw

The kind of Caribbean plate you make on repeat. brown sugar and rum, a proper glaze, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.8 from 3,374 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook12 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Caribbean Prawn Slaw
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown sugar and rum 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. Reduce the glaze until sticky, then turn to coat everything in a glossy lacquer.

Stir in the coconut milk and the rest of the brown sugar and rum flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the sweetcorn along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

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

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