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Fresh Summer Meals Made Easy with Shemin’s

Fresh Summer Meals Made Easy

Hot weather calls for simple cooking, big flavour and meals that don’t take hours in the kitchen.

Here are some of our favourite quick summer meal ideas using Shemin’s curry pastes and spice blends. They’re perfect for BBQs, air fryers, grills, wraps, salads and easy family dinners.

From prawn skewers and chicken naan pizzas to smoky BBQ chicken and fresh summer wraps, these recipes are made for sunny evenings and relaxed weekend cooking.

Seafood Prawn Skewers

Light, fresh and perfect for warm evenings.

Ingredients

  • 300g raw king prawns
  • 1 tbsp Shemin’s Seafood Curry Paste
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Fresh coriander

Method

  1. Mix the Seafood Curry Paste with the lemon juice.
  2. Coat the prawns and leave to marinate for 15 minutes if possible.
  3. Thread the prawns onto skewers.
  4. Air fry, grill or BBQ for 5 to 6 minutes until cooked.
  5. Finish with fresh coriander and lemon.

Made With

Shemin’s Seafood Curry Paste

A unique blend of spices, mustard and tamarind that’s perfect with prawns, fish and seafood dishes.

Indian Chicken Naan Pizzas

A fun summer twist that’s ready in minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 naan breads
  • 300g chicken breast, diced
  • 1 tbsp Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste
  • 3 tbsp plain yoghurt
  • 75g grated mozzarella or cheddar
  • ½ red onion, finely sliced
  • Fresh coriander

Method

  1. Mix the chicken with Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste and yoghurt.
  2. Marinate for 15 minutes if possible.
  3. Cook the chicken until cooked through.
  4. Top each naan with chicken, red onion and cheese.
  5. Bake at 200°C for 5 to 8 minutes until melted.
  6. Finish with fresh coriander.

Made With

Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste

A versatile curry paste packed with authentic spices. Perfect for curries, marinades, wraps, pizzas and BBQ dishes.

BBQ Chicken & Corn

Simple summer food with big flavour.

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp Shemin’s Barbecue Spice Blend
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 sweetcorn cobs, halved
  • Lime wedges

Method

  1. Mix the chicken with Shemin’s Barbecue Spice Blend and olive oil.
  2. Marinate for 15 minutes if possible.
  3. Air fry, roast or BBQ until cooked through.
  4. Cook the corn alongside until lightly charred.
  5. Serve with lime wedges.

Made With

Shemin’s Barbecue Spice Blend

A smoky, gently spiced blend that’s fantastic on chicken, vegetables and all your summer BBQ favourites.

Thai Green Chicken Skewers

Fresh, fragrant and perfect for warm evenings.

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken breast, diced
  • 1 tbsp Shemin’s Thai Green Curry Paste
  • 1 tbsp coconut milk
  • Juice of half a lime

Method

  1. Mix the chicken with Shemin’s Thai Green Curry Paste, coconut milk and lime juice.
  2. Leave to marinate for 15 minutes if possible.
  3. Thread the chicken onto skewers.
  4. Air fry, grill or BBQ for 10 to 12 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Serve with cucumber, satay dip and a squeeze of lime.

Made With

Shemin’s Thai Green Curry Paste

A fragrant blend of herbs, spices and green chillies that’s perfect for curries, marinades, skewers and summer cooking.

Tikka Chicken Wraps

Juicy, fresh and ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste
  • 3 tbsp plain yoghurt
  • Wraps
  • Lettuce
  • Cucumber
  • Tomato

Method

  1. Mix the chicken with Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste and yoghurt.
  2. Leave for 15 minutes if possible.
  3. Air fry, grill or BBQ for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. Slice and roll into wraps with salad.

Made With

Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste

A versatile curry paste packed with authentic spices. Great for curries, marinades, wraps, kebabs and BBQ dishes.

Jerk Chicken & Mango Salad

Sweet, spicy and seriously summery.

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken breast or thighs
  • 2 tbsp Shemin’s Jerk Spice Blend
  • 2 tbsp oil, or enough to make a paste
  • Mixed salad leaves
  • 1 ripe mango, diced

Method

  1. Coat the chicken with oil and Shemin’s Jerk Spice Blend.
  2. Leave to marinate if possible.
  3. Air fry, grill or BBQ for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Slice and serve over salad with fresh mango.

Made With

Shemin’s Jerk Spice Blend

A bold Caribbean-inspired seasoning with warming spices and a gentle kick of heat. Perfect for chicken, vegetables and BBQ cooking.