Fragrant Thai Prawn And Lychee Salad Recipe

Name: Fragrant Thai Prawn And Lychee Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 scallion bulbs, finely chopped; 1 chili pepper; 15 ml rice vinegar; 15 ml lime juice; 15 ml fish sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 500 g large shelled prawns; 1 red capsicum; 10 cm fresh lemongrass; 1 bunch watercress; 1/2 bunch mint leaf, vietnamese leaves only; 2 tablespoons pickled ginger; 2 tablespoons shallots; 2 kaffir lime leaves; 560 g lychees

Servings: persons

2 scallion bulbs, finely chopped
1 chili pepper
15 ml rice vinegar
15 ml lime juice
15 ml fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
500 g large shelled prawns
1 red capsicum
10 cm fresh lemongrass
1 bunch watercress
1/2 bunch mint leaf, vietnamese leaves only
2 tablespoons pickled ginger
2 tablespoons shallots
2 kaffir lime leaves
560 g lychees

1
Mix all the first 6 ingredients together in a small jar for the dressing and then set aside whilst you prepare the balance of the recipe.
2
Salad:
3
Peel the prawns and then set aside in the refrigerator.
4
Deseed the capsicum and cut into large thin strips.
5
Slice the fresh lemongrass finely.
6
Roughly tear the washed watercress.
7
Roughly chop the mint (leaves only).
8
Drain the lychee and roughly tear.
9
Fry the shallots.
10
Gently toss together all the salad ingredients except the fried shallots.
11
Pour over the prepared dressing, retoss gently and top with fried shallots just before serving.

117

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Protein

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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: 2 scallion bulbs, finely chopped, 1 chili pepper, 15 ml rice vinegar, 15 ml lime juice, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Thai Prawn And Lychee Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fragrant Thai Prawn And Lychee Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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