Barbecue Prawns with Cucumber Relish

DIFFICULTY
Average Average
COOK TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
SERVES
2-4 2-4
Barbecue Prawns with Cucumber Relish
Main INGREDIENTS
  • Fish & Seafood
Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

Cucumber Relish
  • 4 tablespoons agave or light honey
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground white peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3 long green chiles, like Anaheim or Poblano, seeded and diced
  • 2 red jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 English cucumber, peeled and diced
Barbecue Prawns
  • 12 king prawns or colossal shrimp, shell-on, and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons coconut cream
  • Steamed rice
  • Cilantro leaves
  • Method

  • 1
    For the relish: Place the agave, water, fish sauce, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, white pepper and salt in a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Add cilantro, chiles, jalapenos and cucumber and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • 2
    For the prawns: Preheat grill to 260°C, or high heat setting.
  • 3
    Lay prawns on a sheet pan or plate and drizzle with fish sauce. Set aside to marinate for about 10 minutes.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, place the BBQ Outdoor Square Grilling Basket on the grill grates to preheat for 5 minutes. Brush each prawn with a little olive oil. Grill the prawns in the hot grill basket for about 4 minutes, basting with coconut cream. Flip and cook until no longer translucent, about 1 minute longer.
  • 5
    Serve prawns over steamed rice and top with the cilantro relish. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves for serving.
 
While prawns are similar in appearance to shrimp, but they are actually an entirely different species with a unique flavor profile. These fresh-water crustaceans are generally larger and sweeter than shrimp – if you’re lucky enough to find them at your local fishmonger, coax out their delicious natural flavor with this Vietnamese-inspired recipe finished with a summery, spicy cucumber relish. Basting the prawns with coconut cream while cooking in a grill basket results in a caramelized, charbroiled flavor that delectably complements the meaty shellfish.
 
 
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