![Delicious print logo](https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/themes/delicious/assets/images/logos/delicious-black.jpg)
Chilli and lime tiger prawns with fried courgettes
- Published: 27 Jul 22
- Updated: 18 Mar 24
Serve these sizzling lime and chilli prawns with golden, pan-fried courgettes and mayo. This delicious dinner for one is ready in 30 mins.
![Chilli and lime tiger prawns with fried courgettes](https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DEL_2022_Q3_SEAN_CALITZ_PERI_PERI_BBQD_PRAWNS_2-768x959.jpg)
Check out more incredible solo suppers in our collection of delicious recipes for one person.
-
Serves 1
-
Hands-on time 20 min, plus oven time 10 min
Ingredients
- 6 whole sustainable tiger prawns
- 2 limes, grated zest and juice
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium courgette
- 2 tsp semolina
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 20g butter
- Pinch of chilli flakes
- Black pepper
To serve
- Mayo
- Lime wedges
Method
- Toss the tiger prawns with half the grated lime zest and juice of 1 lime, crushed garlic and olive oil. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oven to 200°C fan/gas 7. Slice the courgette into 0.5cm rounds. Toss with the semolina, cornflour, pinch of salt and vegetable oil. Transfer to a baking tray and roast for 10-12 minutes until golden. Heat the grill to high. Grill the prawns for 3-5 minutes on each side until just cooked through. In a small pan, melt the butter with the remaining grated lime zest and juice, a pinch of chilli flakes and some black pepper until sizzling. When the prawns and courgettes are done, remove and drizzle with the chilli lime butter. Serve immediately with a dollop of mayo and lime wedges
- Recipe from July 2022 Issue
Nutrition
- Calories
- 506kcals
- Fat
- 39.9g (13.6g saturated)
- Protein
- 20.2g
- Carbohydrates
- 15.4g (3.1g sugars)
- Fibre
- 2.3g
- Salt
- 1.8g
Buy ingredients online
Rate & review
Rate
Reviews
Subscribe to our magazine
Food stories, skills and tested recipes, straight to your door... Enjoy 5 issues for just £5 with our special introductory offer.
Subscribe![](https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Footer-July24-transparent-208x230.png)
Unleash your inner chef
Looking for inspiration? Receive the latest recipes with our newsletter