Wing Bean and Grilled Prawn Salad Recipe

Name: Wing Bean and Grilled Prawn Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 green king prawns; 2 teaspoons peanut oil; 6 -8 wing beans, cut into thirds diagonally; 1 pomelo fruit, segmented (note below); ½ cup mint leaf; ½ cup Thai basil; ½ cup coriander leaves; 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, very finely shredded; 8 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 red birds eye chile; 1 garlic clove; 1 teaspoon dried shrimp (optional, note below); 2 tablespoons palm sugar, grated; ¼ cup lime juice; ¼ cup fish sauce

Servings: persons

16 green king prawns
2 teaspoons peanut oil
6 -8 wing beans, cut into thirds diagonally
1 pomelo fruit, segmented (note below)
½ cup mint leaf
½ cup Thai basil
½ cup coriander leaves
1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, very finely shredded
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red birds eye chile
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon dried shrimp (optional, note below)
2 tablespoons palm sugar, grated
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup fish sauce

1
To make the dressing, place the chilli, garlic and a pinch of salt into a mortar and pound to a paste with the pestle.
2
Add the shrimp and pound to combine.
3
Add the palm sugar and stir until it has dissolved, then stir in the lime juice and fish sauce.
4
Remove and discard the prawn heads, then peel the prawns, leaving the tails intact.
5
Using a pair of kitchen tweezers, devein the prawns.
6
Place the prawns into a bowl with the oil, season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper, then toss to combine.
7
Preheat a chargrill pan until hot, then cook the prawns for 2 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through.
8
Transfer the prawns to a bowl, add the remaining ingredients and dressing, and toss gently.
9
Serve immediately as a light lunch or as part of a Thai-style banquet.
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Notes: Pomelos are large citrus fruits, related to the grapefruit.
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They're available from Asian food stores and from some greengrocers.
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If they are not available, you can substitute pink grapefruit.
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Dried shrimp are available from Asian food stores.
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Wing beans are a distinctive-looking beans which retains their crispness when cooked.
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Apparently, they are good in salads and stir-fries.

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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

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: 16 green king prawns, 2 teaspoons peanut oil, 6 -8 wing beans, cut into thirds diagonally, 1 pomelo fruit, segmented (note below), and more.

Yes, Wing Bean and Grilled Prawn Salad 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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Wing Bean and Grilled Prawn Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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