Griddled prawn Thai salad with a peanut dressing re

Name: Griddled prawn Thai salad with a peanut dressing recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large prawns (shelled but tail on); 0.5 red onion; 2 carrots (peeled); 0.5 head white (or red) cabbage; 0.5 cucumber (cut lengthways with seeds scraped out); 1 bunch coriander; 1 large red chilli finely sliced; 50 ml (1.8fl oz) nam pla (thai fish sauce); 3 tbsp tbsp palm sugar (or use soft brown sugar if you don't have this); 2 limes (juiced); 5 ml (0.2fl oz) oyster sauce; 2 cloves garlic crushed or very finely chopped; 50 ml (1.8fl oz) coconut milk; 0.5 tsp Thai red curry paste; 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter; 1 pinch salt; 1 tbsp cider vinegar; 4 tbsp water; 1 handful of roasted peanuts (roughly grated); 3 twists of black pepper

Servings: persons

12 large prawns (shelled but tail on)
0.5 red onion
2 carrots (peeled)
0.5 head white (or red) cabbage
0.5 cucumber (cut lengthways with seeds scraped out)
1 bunch coriander
1 large red chilli finely sliced
50 ml (1.8fl oz) nam pla (thai fish sauce)
3 tbsp tbsp palm sugar (or use soft brown sugar if you don't have this)
2 limes (juiced)
5 ml (0.2fl oz) oyster sauce
2 cloves garlic crushed or very finely chopped
50 ml (1.8fl oz) coconut milk
0.5 tsp Thai red curry paste
2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
1 pinch salt
1 tbsp cider vinegar
4 tbsp water
1 handful of roasted peanuts (roughly grated)
3 twists of black pepper

1
Method for the peanut dressing: put all ingredients (except the peanuts) into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over a low heat while stirring.
2
Simmer for 2-3 minutes over low heat.
3
Allow the sauce cool down to room temperature and drizzle over the salad.
4
Method for salad: start by marinating the prawns.
5
Mix the oyster sauce, garlic and half the palm sugar in a bowl and mix in the prawns.
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Allow to marinate in the fridge for at least a couple of hours.
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Make the dressing for the salad by mixing together the fish sauce, the other half of the palm sugar and the lime juice.
8
Shred the cabbage and carrot and grate the onion and cucumber.
9
Stir through the fish sauce dressing and set aside in a bowl.
10
Rough chop the fresh coriander and mix through the vegetables but leave some whole leaves aside to garnish.
11
Finely slice the red chilli - it is entirely up to you whether you remove the seeds of the chilli or not - mix this with your other prepared vegetables.
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To cook the prawns, heat a griddle pan and brush lightly with vegetable oil.
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When hot, place the prawns on the griddle and cook for about 90 seconds each side or until cooked though.
14
To assemble the salad, arrange the prawns on the mixed vegetables, drizzle over the peanut dressing and scatter the whole coriander leaves and the peanuts over the top.
15
You can also add some blanched glass or rice noodles to make this a more substantial dish.

306

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large prawns (shelled but tail on), 0.5 red onion, 2 carrots (peeled), 0.5 head white (or red) cabbage, and more.

Yes, Griddled prawn Thai salad with a peanut dressing recipe 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.

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Griddled prawn Thai salad with a peanut dressing recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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