Bengali Spice-rubbed Jumbo Prawns

Bengali Spice-rubbed Jumbo Prawns

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder (cayenne powder or crushed red chili also would work)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 8 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 2 pounds jumbo prawns, peeled and deveined

Directions

Preheat oven to 425º F.

In a small skillet, toast coriander seeds, cumin seeds and black peppercorns. Grind in a spice mill or mortar and pestle, and then combine with the remaining ingredients (excluding the prawns).

Rub the spice mix onto the prawns and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 7 to 10 minutes and serve.

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