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 🍤 Spiced Prawn and Pickled Mango Parcels (Beauxji Edition)

🛒 Ingredients:

• 250g raw king prawns, cleaned and deveined
• 1 ripe mango, thinly sliced and lightly pickled in lime juice
• 1 red chili, finely diced
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 6–8 sheets of filo pastry
• 50g melted butter (for brushing)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh coriander, to garnish

🍳 Method:

1. Marinate the Prawns:
   In a bowl, mix prawns with olive oil, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garlic, ginger, chili, and a sprinkle of salt. Let marinate for about 15–20 minutes.
2. Prepare the Pickled Mango:
   Thinly slice the mango and toss with fresh lime juice. Set aside to lightly pickle while you prep everything else.
3. Assemble the Parcels:
   Lay out a sheet of filo pastry, brush lightly with melted butter. Place a few marinated prawns and some pickled mango slices in the center. Sprinkle over spring onions. Fold the filo into a parcel, tucking the edges underneath to seal.
4. Bake or Pan-Fry:
   Place parcels on a lined baking tray and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy.
   Or pan-fry lightly in a non-stick pan for that crispy-bottom, golden-top realness.
5. Serve:
   Garnish with fresh coriander, extra lime wedges, and maybe a cheeky drizzle of sweet chili sauce if you're feeling fancy.

🛍️ Buy Me Once Tools You’d Need for This Recipe:

(Real items I can pull live from the site if you want!)

• Non-stick baking tray – perfect for crisping up those parcels evenly.
  → e.g., Samuel Groves Non-Stick Baking Tray
• Chef’s Knife – you’ll need a sharp one for slicing mango and prepping prawns.
  → e.g., Netherton Foundry Chef's Knife
• Mixing Bowl Set – for marinating prawns and tossing your mango. → e.g., Mason Cash Mixing Bowl
• Pastry Brush – for brushing that melted butter onto filo sheets. → e.g., Eco Living Wooden Pastry Brush
• Non-stick frying pan (if pan-frying instead of baking)
  → e.g., Samuel Groves Tri-Ply Frying Pan