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Middle Eastern · Salad

Za'atar Prawn Salad

This Middle Eastern Salad leans on za'atar to do the heavy lifting. We glaze the Prawn for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

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Prep12 min
Cook25 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Za'atar Prawn Salad
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar 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 tahini and the rest of the za'atar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the fennel 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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