CAJUN PRAWNS TWO WAYS PLUS A SOUTHERN-INSPIRED CORN SALAD

- METHOD -

To make prawns in their shell on the braai:

Use small scissors to cut open the prawns along their backs, starting at the head and ending at the tail. Use a toothpick to lift out the vein running down the length of the prawn. Rinse prawns under cold running water and pat dry.

Place prawns in a large bowl and pour over olive oil and crushed garlic. Toss to coat. Dust prawns liberally with Cape Herb & Spice Louisiana Cajun Rub, taking care to try to get some of the rub into the open slits you created so the flavour can infuse into the prawn flesh. Leave to marinade for 15 minutes. Braai prawns over medium hot coals until done – it takes hardly any time at all. Squeeze over the juice of one lime, dish up in a large bowl and scatter over parsley.

Serve right away with extra wedges of lime and some Cajun lime butter – made by simply melting together 4 Tbsp of butter with the juice of one lime and a dusting of our Louisiana Cajun Rub spice.

To make shelled prawns on your stovetop:

Add olive oil to a large non-stick pan. Once the oil starts heating up, add the butter and garlic. Add the prawns, dust liberally with our Louisiana Cajun Rub (start with one teaspoon) and cook until done. Taste and see if it needs a bit more seasoning – if so, dust over more of our Cajun spice. Squeeze over the lime juice, add the parsley and toss to coat.

Serve right away with extra wedges of lime and some Cajun lime butter – made by simply melting together 4 Tbsp of butter with the juice of one lime and a dusting of our Louisiana Cajun Rub spice.

To make the corn salad:

Combine all the salad ingredients except the micro greens, pour over olive oil, squeeze over the lime juice and toss to coat. Top with micro greens and serve.

Recipe concept & photography by Lizet Hartley.

Lizet Hartley is a freelance stills and reel food stylist, food photographer and recipe developer. In her spare time she – rather predictably – cooks. Get more of her recipes on her blog at http://www.melkkos-merlot.co.za