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Glazed Prawn Medley

Weeknight-friendly Prawn Medley with the sweet and sour we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.5 from 461 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Glazed Prawn Medley
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the sweet and sour 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 black vinegar and the rest of the sweet and sour flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the kale 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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