Green Papaya Salad with Grilled Prawns Recipe

Name: Green Papaya Salad with Grilled Prawns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large green, unripe papaya, peeled and shredded (or substitute cucumbers); 1 carrot, peeled and shredded; 1/4 cup crushed fermented crab, or dried shrimp; 1 teaspoon palm sugar or brown sugar; Salt; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; Juice of 1/2 lime, plus 1 lime quartered for garnish; 6 cherry tomatoes, quartered; 8 jumbo shrimp, in the shell; 4 wooden skewers, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes; Oil for brushing shrimp

Servings: persons

2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large green, unripe papaya, peeled and shredded (or substitute cucumbers)
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup crushed fermented crab, or dried shrimp
1 teaspoon palm sugar or brown sugar
Salt
2 tablespoons fish sauce
Juice of 1/2 lime, plus 1 lime quartered for garnish
6 cherry tomatoes, quartered
8 jumbo shrimp, in the shell
4 wooden skewers, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes
Oil for brushing shrimp

1
In a large heavy bowl, or mortar and pestle, combine the chiles and garlic with a spoon, pressing down gently to break them down slightly.
2
Add the papaya and mix, again pressing down to soften the shreds.
3
Add the carrots and crab or shrimp and toss.
4
Add the sugar, salt, fish sauce, and lime juice and toss well.
5
Add the cherry tomatoes and toss to combine.
6
Set aside.
7
Preheat grill.
8
Using a sharp knife, cut through the shell to make a slit down the back of each prawn, leaving the shell on.
9
Thread 2 prawns onto each skewer.
10
Brush the prawns with oil and place on the hot grill.
11
Grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until just cooked through.
12
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates, top with the grilled prawns, and garnish with lime wedges.

257

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 large green, unripe papaya, peeled and shredded (or substitute cucumbers), 1 carrot, peeled and shredded, and more.

Yes, Green Papaya Salad with Grilled Prawns 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!

Green Papaya Salad with Grilled Prawns

Tips for the best results

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