Spicy prawn skewers with herby slaw

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Prawn kebabs on slaw is a very easy and healthy dinner. You could serve them with soft tacos and a couple of other salads for a larger meal.

Herby slaw

½	Red cabbages, thinly sliced
1 large bunch	Mint, roughly chopped
1 large bunch	Parsley, roughly chopped
1 large bunch	Coriander, roughly chopped
2 Tbsp	Roughly chopped nuts, of your choice
2 Tbsp	Seeds, of your choice

Dressing

½ cup	Natural yoghurt
2 Tbsp	Rice wine vinegar, or other vinegar
1 Tbsp	Sesame oil
1 pinch	Chilli flakes
1	Lime, juice only, or the juice of 1 lemon
1 pinch	Sea salt and cracked black pepper
1 pinch	Smoked paprika

Prawn skewers

8	Bamboo skewer
32	Prawns, shells removed (Main)
2 Tbsp	Harissa paste
½	Lemons, juice only
1 Tbsp	Olive oil
1	Spring onion

Directions

To make the slaw

Add all ingredients to a bowl, then toss in the dressing.

To make the dressing

Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until emulsified. Taste and adjust as necessary.

To make the skewers

1. Place 4 prawns on each skewer
2. Mix together the harissa, lemon, olive oil and finely chopped spring onion.
3. Spread or brush the harissa mixture on to the prawns. Fry on a barbecue or in a frying pan heated to medium-high heat.
4. Serve immediately on the slaw.

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