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Gordon Ramsay Prawn Pilaf

Aromatic prawn pilaf with bold spices and fluffy rice, simplified for home kitchens.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Spice Mix
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp turmeric
Main
  • 300 g basmati rice rinsed
  • 400 g prawns peeled, deveined
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 600 ml chicken stock boiling
Finish
  • 100 g frozen peas
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
  • 1 lemon wedge lemon to serve

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Heat oil in a heavy ovenproof pan over medium heat. Sear onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric until fragrant (3–4 min).
  2. Add rice, stir to coat and toast 1–2 min. Pour boiling stock, bring to a gentle bubble, then cover and bake for 12 min.
  3. Remove lid, nestle in prawns and peas, cover and bake another 5 min until prawns pink and rice tender.
  4. Let rest covered 5 min. Fluff with fork, garnish with lemon and coriander, then serve.

Notes

Use boiling stock and rinse rice to ensure fluffy texture.