Recipes

Spiced Prawn Cutlets with Labneh & Salad

Golden, spiced prawn cutlets meet cool, tangy labneh and a bright lemon and herb couscous in this vibrant dish. Crisp pickled onions and toasted almonds add crunch, creating a perfect balance of freshness, spice, and texture for a light and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 C greek yogurt
  • 2 lemons, zested
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 200g couscous
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ handful fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 600g Shore Mariner raw prawn cutlets, thawed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 60g plain flour
  • 1 egg, beaten lightly
  • 100g panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp canola oil
  • 100g salad mix
  • 2 tbsp flaked almonds, lightly toasted

Method

  1. Place the yoghurt in a sieve lined with a fine cloth such as muslin. Sit this over a bowl and refrigerate overnight to drain excess liquid. Sprinkle with half of the lemon zest and sea salt.
  2. Place red onion in a small bowl with white wine vinegar and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Prepare the couscous according to packet instructions. Once ready then fluff with a fork, stir through olive oil, lemon zest, most of the parsley (leaving some for garnish), mint, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Pat prawns dry and place in a bowl. Toss with cumin, paprika, coriander, garlic powder, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Set up a crumb station with flour, egg, and panko in separate bowls. Dip each prawn in flour, then egg, then panko.
  5. Heat a good film of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry prawns in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
  6. Drain pickled onion and toss with salad mix and almonds. Season with a little olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Spoon couscous onto plates. Top with prawn cutlets, dollops of labneh, and a generous helping of salad. Sprinkle with remaining lemon zest and chopped parsley.

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