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Fiery Prawn Pancakes with coconut and thyme

Weeknight-friendly Prawn Pancakes with the coconut and thyme we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

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Prep20 min
Cook35 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Fiery Prawn Pancakes with coconut and thyme
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the coconut and thyme 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 brown sugar and the rest of the coconut and thyme flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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.

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

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