Moroccan Prawn Tagine with Tomato, Olives and Preserved Lemon
Juicy king prawns cooked in a garlicky, cumin scented tomato sauce with olives and preserved lemon. On the table in 35 minutes.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.51 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
Heat the oil in a wide frying pan with a lid. Cook the onion over a medium heat for 6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika and chilli flakes and stir for 1 minute.
6 min - 2
Add the tomatoes, water and pepper. Season with salt and simmer, uncovered, for 12 minutes until thick.
12 min - 3
Stir in the olives and preserved lemon and tip in the prawns. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until they are pink all the way through.
4 min 30 s - 4
Stir in the coriander and lemon juice. Taste for salt and serve hot with rice, couscous or crusty bread.
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