Grilled Prawns with White Beans Recipe

Name: Grilled Prawns with White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked great Northern beans; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves; 2 cups fresh mache, washed and spun dry; 12 prawns, size U-10, with heads on, partially peeled

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups cooked great Northern beans
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons parsley leaves
2 cups fresh mache, washed and spun dry
12 prawns, size U-10, with heads on, partially peeled

1
Preheat grill or broiler.
2
Bring 3 cups water to boil in a small saucepan, and set up an ice bath nearby.
3
In a mixing bowl, stir together the cooked beans, rosemary, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, red onion, marjoram, and the juice and zest of lemon.
4
Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
5
Plunge the mint leaves into the boiling water for 30 seconds and remove to ice bath.
6
When the mint leaves have cooled, remove them from the bath, and gently squeeze to remove any excess liquid.
7
Place the mint and parsley leaves in a food processor and process for 1 minute with 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Set aside.
10
On a large plate, arrange the beans in 1 pile and the mache drizzled with oil in another pile.
11
Season the prawns with salt and pepper, brush with oil, and grill until opaque and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
12
Remove the prawns from the grill and stack them in another pile on the plate.
13
Drizzle the dish with the mint oil and serve immediately.

201

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups cooked great Northern beans, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves, 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Prawns with White Beans 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.

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Grilled Prawns with White Beans

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