Stirfried Cajun Prawns

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Originating from Louisiana, Cajun seasoning can be used in so many ways. It's made of spices that are common in Cajun cuisine, like paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder. It's easy and simple to make this spice mix yourself with some pantry spices that you most likely already have. It's the perfect thing to liven up some seafood or meat. If you want a spicier mix, add more cayenne pepper or some red chilli pepper flakes.
Cook the prawns in their shells and with heads on often helps them retain moisture as they cook, plus they add extra flavour. However, if you are not accustomed to head- and shell-on prawns and want to enjoy them free of mess, then remove them before marinating.

Cajun Spice Mix
2 tbsp Smoked paprika 2 tsp Cayenne pepper (more if you want it spicier) 1 tbsp Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp White pepper 1 tbsp Garlic powder 1 tsp Sea salt 1 tsp Dried oregano leaves 1 tsp Dried thyme leaves	500 g Black tiger prawns, shell and head-on 80 g Herb garlic butter (storebought or homemade) Chilli, Parsley and scallion, chopped, to garnish Lime, cut into wedges, to serve

1. Place spices and dried herbs in a bowl and stir to combine. Place the prawns in a large bowl and sprinkle over 3 tablespoons of the spice mix. Toss to coat.
2. Melt the herb garlic butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add prawns and cook, turning, for about 5 minutes or until changed in colour and just cooked through.
3. Place prawns on a serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped chilli, parsley and scallion. Serve with lime wedges.

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