King Prawns With Hot And Sweet Dipping Sauce

Name: King Prawns With Hot And Sweet Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: wooden skewers soaked in warm water for 20 minutes; 500g uncooked prawns; 3tbsp sesame oil; 2tbsp lime juice; 1tbsp chopped fresh coriander, to garnish; SAUCE:; 4tbsp malt vinegar; 2tbsp fish sauce; 2tbsp water; 2tbsp light muscovado sugar; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2tbsp grated fresh ginger root; 1 red chilli chopped finely; 2tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

Servings: persons

wooden skewers soaked in warm water for 20 minutes
500g uncooked prawns
3tbsp sesame oil
2tbsp lime juice
1tbsp chopped fresh coriander, to garnish
SAUCE:
4tbsp malt vinegar
2tbsp fish sauce
2tbsp water
2tbsp light muscovado sugar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2tbsp grated fresh ginger root
1 red chilli chopped finely
2tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

1
Peel the prawns leaving the tails intact. Remove the black vein that runs along the back of each one (my partner does this so well!! hehe) then skewer the prawns on the wooden skewers.
2
Mix togehter the sesame oil, lime juice and chopped coriander in a shallow bowl. Lay the skewerd prawns in this mixture and cover and chill for 30minutes, turning once, so the prawns absorb the marinade.
3
Make the sauce. Heat the vinegar, fish sauce, water, sugar and salt until boiling. Take of the heat and leave to cool.
4
Mix together the garlic, ginger, chilli and coriander in a small serving bowl. Add the cooled vinegar mixture and stir together.
5
Arrange the prawns on foil lined grill place under preheated grill for about 6minutes turning once and basting often with the marinade, until cooked, place them on a serving plate, garnish with the coriander and serve with the dipping sauce

214

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: wooden skewers soaked in warm water for 20 minutes, 500g uncooked prawns, 3tbsp sesame oil, 2tbsp lime juice, and more.

Yes, King Prawns With Hot And Sweet Dipping Sauce 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!

King Prawns With Hot And Sweet Dipping Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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