Seared Prawns With Lime With Mint and Cilantro Chut

Name: Seared Prawns With Lime With Mint and Cilantro Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large prawns, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 1 tablespoon grated fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves; 1 teaspoon spanish paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; ¼ teaspoon cardamom seed; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 8 wooden skewers that have been soaked in water; 2 cups mint leaves, washed; 1 small chili pepper; ¼ cup red onion, chopped; ¼ cup cilantro leaf, chopped fresh; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup water; 2 tablespoons tamarind juice

Servings: persons

8 large prawns, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh garlic
1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves
1 teaspoon spanish paprika
1 teaspoon cumin seed
¼ teaspoon cardamom seed
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
8 wooden skewers that have been soaked in water
2 cups mint leaves, washed
1 small chili pepper
¼ cup red onion, chopped
¼ cup cilantro leaf, chopped fresh
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup water
2 tablespoons tamarind juice

1
Poke a skewer into each shrimp through the tail and straight through the center of it lengthwise, and set aside.
2
Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
3
When it begins to get hot, add the garlic, fenugreek, paprika, cumin seeds, and cardamom seeds, and toast well, or until garlic is golden.
4
Add the shrimp skewers to the pan and cook them in the spices until done, about 3 to 4 minutes each, turning frequently.
5
Sprinkle the prawn with lime juice and serve with the Mint and Cilantro Chutney.
6
To make the chutney:.
7
Place the mint leaves, chile pepper, red onion, cilantro leaves, garam masala, salt, water, and tamarind water in a food processor and process until smooth, like the consistency of pesto.
8
Put into a serving bowl and serve with the Seared Prawns.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large prawns, peeled and deveined, 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, 1 tablespoon grated fresh garlic, 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves, and more.

Yes, Seared Prawns With Lime With Mint and Cilantro Chutney 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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Seared Prawns With Lime With Mint and Cilantro Chutney

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