Sweet Chili Charred Prawns Recipe

Name: Sweet Chili Charred Prawns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR MARINADE:; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion- finely chopped; 2 cloves of garlic- crushed; 3 red chili's- finely chopped and de-seeded; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 4 tbsp water; 1 tbsp chopped thai basil; 2 tsp red wine vinegar; 2 tsp dried or fresh parsley; salt and ground pepper; 20-24 prawns or jumbo shrimp; 2 large red and 2 orange bell peppers cut into rough squares; 2 large onions cut into rough triangles; juice of 1/2 a lemon

Servings: persons

FOR MARINADE:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion- finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic- crushed
3 red chili's- finely chopped and de-seeded
1 tbsp brown sugar
4 tbsp water
1 tbsp chopped thai basil
2 tsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp dried or fresh parsley
salt and ground pepper
20-24 prawns or jumbo shrimp
2 large red and 2 orange bell peppers cut into rough squares
2 large onions cut into rough triangles
juice of 1/2 a lemon

1
in a shallow pan heat olive oil and add chili's, garlic and onion and fry till translucent (see-through) and tender.
2
add only the basil and mix well for about 30 seconds. then add remaining ingredients and simmer till it becomes syrupy in consistency and sugar has completely dissolved.
3
turn off heat and press through a seive.
4
add the pasley to the marinade and wait until completely cool before mixing with prawns and setting aside for 10-15 mins.
5
heat a gridle pan and brush the vegetables with oil and salt. make sure the pan is very hot before grilling them- takes about 1-2 mins on either side of vegetable. set them aside and start cooking your prawns the same way. 35-50 seconds on each side-- they should be firm, pink and moist. toss the veg and prawns together and add any remaining marinade over it. a good squeeze of lemon juice- and your ready to serve!

623

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR MARINADE:, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 medium onion- finely chopped, 2 cloves of garlic- crushed, and more.

Yes, Sweet Chili Charred Prawns 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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Sweet Chili Charred Prawns

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