BBQ Prawns With Papaya and Chili Relish Recipe

Name: BBQ Prawns With Papaya and Chili Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 48 king prawns, peeled with head and tail left intact but deveined; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; salt; black pepper; 42 ounces papayas, halved peeled deseeded and finely diced; 3 green shallots, finely chopped; 12 bunch cilantro, leaves picked finely chopped; 12 bunch mint, leaves picked finely chopped; 2 fresh red birds eye chilies, deseeded and finely chopped; salt; black pepper; ¼ cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon palm sugar, finely grated; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 2 teaspoons fish sauce

Servings: persons

48 king prawns, peeled with head and tail left intact but deveined
2 tablespoons peanut oil
salt
black pepper
42 ounces papayas, halved peeled deseeded and finely diced
3 green shallots, finely chopped
12 bunch cilantro, leaves picked finely chopped
12 bunch mint, leaves picked finely chopped
2 fresh red birds eye chilies, deseeded and finely chopped
salt
black pepper
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon palm sugar, finely grated
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 teaspoons fish sauce

1
Papaya and Chilli Relish:.
2
Place papaya, green shallots, coriander, mint and chillies in a large bowl.
3
Taste and season with salt and pepper.
4
Stir until well combined.
5
Whisk together lemon juice, palm sugar, peanut oil and fish sauce in a small bowl until combined.
6
Add to papaya mixture and gently toss until well combined.
7
Place in 2 serving bowls, cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge until required to develop the flavors.
8
Prawns:.
9
Meanwhile, thread each prawn lengthways onto a bamboo skewer.
10
Brush a barbecue grill or char grill with half the peanut oil to grease and preheat on high.
11
Season prawns with salt and pepper.
12
Cook half the prawns on preheated barbecue grill or char grill turning occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until prawns change color and are just cooked through.
13
Use tongs to transfer to a large plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
14
Repeat with remaining oil and prawns.
15
Divide the prawns among 2 serving platters and serve immediately with the papaya and chilli relish.

152

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 48 king prawns, peeled with head and tail left intact but deveined, 2 tablespoons peanut oil, salt, black pepper, and more.

Yes, BBQ Prawns With Papaya and Chili Relish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

BBQ Prawns With Papaya and Chili Relish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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