- 1-2 kg shell-on prawns, thawed
- 2-3 tablespoons crushed chillies
- 1.5 kg mixed green salad leaves
- (e.g. cos lettuce, beet leaves and baby spinach)
- 100 ml red curry paste
- 200 ml lemon oil
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper
Wok-fried prawns with chili and a green salad
Wok-fried prawns with chili and a green salad
Try this delicious dish - perfect for the warm summernights!
Ingredients
Method
Rinse the salad leaves and if necessary cut into rough pieces.
Stir the lemon oil and curry paste together well and season with salt and pepper.
Fold the prawns into the chilli and fry them in oil in a wok or pan for 5 minutes.
Serve immediately with the salad and dressing.
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