Lemon and chilli king prawns with wilted spinach
Juicy king prawns tossed with garlic, chilli and lemon over wilted spinach and sweet tomatoes. On the table in 15 minutes.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.63 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pat the prawns dry. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat.
- 2
Cook the cherry tomatoes for 2 minutes until they begin to burst. Add the garlic and chilli and stir for 30 seconds.
2 min - 3
Add the prawns and cook for 3 minutes, turning once, until pink all over and curled.
3 min - 4
Add the spinach in handfuls and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted.
- 5
Take off the heat. Stir through the lemon zest, lemon juice and parsley, season with black pepper and serve at once.
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