Name: Cajun prawn pâté
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 red onion, finely diced; 1 teaspoon cajun spice; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 clove garlic, finely sliced; 500 gram prawns, thawed, cooked and shelled (reserve 4-6 prawns for each pâté dish); 200 gram cream cheese, softened; sea salt and cracked pepper; orange and chilli oil and fresh chopped parsley, to garnish; toasted ciabatta slices, to serve

Cajun prawn pâté

This slightly spiced pâté is quick and easy to make. Serve as individual pots or make a large one for a platter.

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 red onion, finely diced

1 teaspoon cajun spice

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

2 clove garlic, finely sliced

500 gram prawns, thawed, cooked and shelled (reserve 4-6 prawns for each pâté dish)

200 gram cream cheese, softened

sea salt and cracked pepper

orange and chilli oil and fresh chopped parsley, to garnish

toasted ciabatta slices, to serve

Method

1.Heat the oil in a frying pan, then add the red onion, spices and garlic, then sauté over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

2.Add the prawns and toss together. Cool for 10 minutes.

3.Blend the prawn mixture with the cream cheese in a food processor until smooth. Season to taste.

4.Divide into glass ramekins or pottles, then decorate each one with reserved prawns.

5.Drizzle over a little flavoured oil, then sprinkle with parsley and pepper. Cover the tops with baking paper and chill until serving.

6.Serve with toasted ciabatta slices.

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