King Prawns with Chickpeas and Asparagus

Name: King Prawns with Chickpeas and Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 packs of king prawns; 2 or 3 bunches of green asparagus; 250g cooked chickpeas; Extra virgin olive oil; Pink Himalayan salt; Smoked paprika (Pimentón de la Vera); Onion powder

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Today I'm making king prawns with chickpeas and asparagus, a simple recipe that comes together in one pan and is ready in 30 minutes. I love this combination for a weekday lunch: it brings legumes, greens, and seafood together without having to juggle multiple dishes. The quantities serve four, making it wonderful to share at home.

Green asparagus brings fantastic texture, and smoked paprika (pimentón de la Vera) provides that savoury depth that makes me reach straight for the bread. Using jarred cooked chickpeas saves soaking and boiling time altogether. To keep these chickpeas and prawns nice and juicy, I make sure not to overcook the seafood.

If you love pairing seafood with greens, I recommend my King prawns with peppers and asparagus and my King prawn and vegetable stir-fry.

Prep: 10 minCook: 20 minServes: 4

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for the base

2 packs of king prawns
2 or 3 bunches of green asparagus
250g cooked chickpeas
Extra virgin olive oil
Pink Himalayan salt
Smoked paprika (Pimentón de la Vera)
Onion powder

Step by step

Method

1Trim and wash the asparagus.
2Cut into bite-sized pieces and add to a frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil.
3Sauté gently until tender.
4Once tender, add the thawed king prawns.
5Sauté everything together well.
6Meanwhile, place the cooked chickpeas in a colander and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water.
7Drain well and tip them into the pan.
8Toss everything together and season to taste with salt, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
9Cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes to let the flavours meld.
10Done! Now we can tuck into our King Prawns with Asparagus and Chickpeas.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use frozen king prawns?

Yes, just thaw them in the fridge and drain them well before cooking. Pat them dry with kitchen paper so they don't release too much water into the pan.

Can I swap the king prawns for regular prawns or shrimp?

Yes, peeled prawns work fine. If they are smaller than king prawns, they will need less cooking time: take them off the heat as soon as they're done so they don't dry out.

How long do the chickpeas with king prawns keep in the fridge?

Store them in an airtight container in the fridge within two hours of cooking and eat within one to two days. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat until piping hot, without prolonging the seafood's cooking time.