Pan fried garlic chilli prawns nestled on a bed of baby spinach on top of my super-quick homemade flatbreads. Don’t forget the easy yogurt dip to drizzle over the top!

A fantastic weekend lunch or lighter dinner that only takes 30 minutes to make.

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If you’re looking for a bit of a fancy lunch that’s an upgrade from that prawn sarnie, this is the one for you.

The flatbreads are the quickest bread you’ll ever make – no kneading for ages, no proving – just mix the ingredients together, roll out and pan fry.
I like to make a double batch of flatbreads, just because I love some leftover flatbread for breakfast, toasted with a bit of salted butter 😍

The garlic prawns and the dip also on take a few minutes to make – and can all be done while the flatbreads are frying.

🔪 How to make this recipe

Full recipe with detailed steps in the recipe card at the end of this post.

Overhead image of yogurt dip in a white bowl on a white surface

First make the yogurt dip, which is a mixture of Greek yogurt, garlic, lime, coriander (cilantro), plus a little sugar, white wine vinegar, salt and cumin.

Next we make the yogurt flatbreads. This is a mixture of Greek yogurt, plain (all-purpose) flour, baking powder and salt. It’s all mixed together, divided into balls, then rolled out flat.
The flatbreads are fried in a lightly oiled pan for about 3-4 minutes.

Two image collage showing how to roll out and cook homemade flatbreads

And lastly we make the prawns – frying up chopped chilli and minced garlic in a pan with a little butter and oil. Then we add in raw king prawns, paprika and salt and cook until the prawns are pink and cooked through. Turn off the heat and stir in some freshly chopped coriander (cilantro).

4 image collage showing how to make garlic chilli prawns to serve with flatbreads, spinach and yogurt dip

👩‍🍳PRO TIP I use raw king prawns, but you can use cooked ones if you prefer. Be sure to cook them in the pan with the chilli and garlic until piping hot throughout.

Load those flatbreads up with baby spinach, those lovely garlicky prawns and a nice drizzle of that aromatic yogurt dip.

Spoonful of yogurt dip being drizzled on garlic chilli prawns with spinach on homemade flatbread on a piece of blue chequered paper

🍽️ What to serve them with



Ingredient swaps:

  • Swap the spinach for your favourite leaves – pea-shoots, rocket and baby salad leaves all work great!
  • Swap the yogurt dip with Tzatziki or even Raita
  • Add 2 tsp of curry paste to the prawns when frying for an Indian-style take on the recipe
  • Swap the prawns for chicken (will need to be cooked for longer) or a vegetarian swap – such as tofu.

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Garlic Chilli Prawns with Homemade Flatbreads

Pan fried garlic chilli prawns nestled on a bed of baby spinach on top of super-quick homemade flatbreads.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 flatbreads
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British, Mediterranean

Ingredients

Greek Yogurt Dip:

  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) Greek yogurt full-fat is best
  • ½ clove garlic peeled and crushed
  • ½ tbsp lime juice (from about 1/4 of a lime)
  • ½ tsp caster sugar
  • ½ tsp white wine vinegar
  • small handful of coriander (cilantro) chopped finely
  • pinch salt
  • pinch cumin

Flatbreads:

  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) Greek yogurt full-fat is best
  • 120 g (1 cup) plain (all-purpose) flour plus extra for rolling
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil

Garlic Chilli Prawns:

  • 1 tsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp sunflower oil
  • 1 red chilli finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 28 king prawns de-veined
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • pinch salt
  • small bunch of coriander (cilantro)

Also:

  • 75 g (2 cups) fresh spinach
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Instructions 

  • First, make the Greek yogurt dip by combining all the dip ingredients in a small bowl. Give it a mix, then cover and place it in the fridge whilst you make the rest of the meal.
    120 ml (1/2 cup) Greek yogurt, 1/2 clove garlic, 1/2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp caster sugar, 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar, small handful of coriander (cilantro), pinch salt, pinch cumin
  • Next, make the flatbreads. Place the Greek yogurt, flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl or food mixer.
    120 ml (1/2 cup) Greek yogurt, 120 g (1 cup) plain (all-purpose) flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, pinch salt
  • Mix together using your hands or a dough hook until all of the ingredients are combined. It should only take a minute or two.
  • Place the dough on a well-floured surface. Cut into four equal pieces.
  • Roll each piece into a ball, then roll flat into an oval shape approx. 2mm thick. Make sure your rolling pin is floured too.
  • Repeat with the remaining balls of dough, stacking the rolled-out flatbreads with a sheet of non-stick baking parchment between each flatbread (make sure none of the flatbread is touching another one as they will stick – even if they're well floured).
  • Brush a large griddle with the oil and heat until very hot. Place the flatbreads on the griddle and cook for approx. 2 minutes on each side – until they have griddle lines and puff up slightly.
    1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • As soon as the flatbreads are cooking, cook the prawns.
  • Melt the butter and oil in a frying pan and add the chillies and garlic. Cook on a low-medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant (don't cook any longer or the garlic may burn).
    1 tsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp sunflower oil, 1 red chilli, 3 cloves garlic
  • Add the prawns, paprika and salt, turn the heat to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often until the prawns are pink and cooked throughout. Turn off the heat and stir in the coriander (cilantro).
    28 king prawns, 1/2 tsp paprika, pinch salt, small bunch of coriander (cilantro)
  • Place the flatbreads onto a plate, add the fresh spinach and top with the prawns. Drizzle the garlic/chilli oil from the pan over the top, and then spoon on a little of the Greek yogurt dip.
    75 g (2 cups) fresh spinach
  • Serve with the rest of the Greek yogurt dip.

Video

Notes

Making the flatbread dough ahead:
Roll out the flatbread dough and layer the uncooked flatbreads between baking parchment, then wrap in cling-film/plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for up to a day, or you can freeze for up to a month.
The flatbreads can then be cooked on a hot griddle straight from frozen or straight from the fridge. They’re a tiny bit doughier when cooked from frozen, but still taste great.
Nutritional Information is per serving (serves 4) – this includes the flatbreads, prawns, spinach and yogurt dip..

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2070IU | Vitamin C: 23.8mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 3.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

This post was first published in January 2015. Updated in July 2021 with video, extra photos and some houskeeping.

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Comments

  1. Barbara Donald says:

    Made this evening, absolutely yummy – Great flavours and loved it. Thanks Nicky

  2. Ozlem says:

    5 stars
    Soooo beautiful! We absolutely enjoyed this! x

  3. Elisabeth Cascalheira says:

    5 stars
    This looks so good. I can’t wait to make it. Shrimp is my favoirte.

  4. Eleanor says:

    5 stars
    Lunch for the girls today, enjoyed by all with a lovely cold glass of white wine.

  5. susan says:

    This looks wonderful!!

    1. Nicky Corbishley says:

      Thanks Susan 🙂

  6. Thalia @ butter and brioche says:

    I love that these can be made in under 30 minutes! I have to try the recipe out – perfect for a light summer dinner here in Australia.

    1. Nicky Corbishley says:

      Thanks Thalia, It’s definitely one of my new favourites!

  7. Julie is HostessAtHeart says:

    I love the zing of the chili on the shrimp and the coolness of the yogurt. Delicious!

    1. Nicky Corbishley says:

      Thanks Julie, it was certainly a big hit in our house 🙂