Grilled Prawns With Cilantro And Ginger Sauce Recipe

Savor the succulent taste of perfectly grilled prawns, infused with the vibrant flavors of fresh cilantro and spicy ginger! This elegant recipe, inspired by Ken Hom's quick and easy Chinese cooking, is perfect as an appetizer, a light lunch, or a stunning cold buffet dish. Ready in under 35 minutes, these vibrant prawns are incredibly easy to scale for any occasion. Impress your guests with this show-stopping dish – the grilling process creates beautifully charred prawns with a fragrant, tangy sauce that's simply irresistible!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 187.8 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Grilled Prawns With Cilantro And Ginger Sauce

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How to Make Grilled Prawns With Cilantro And Ginger Sauce

  1. Preheat your broiler to high or prepare a medium-hot grill (gray coals).
  2. Peel 1 pound of prawns, discarding shells.
  3. (Optional) Devein prawns by making a shallow slit along the back with a sharp knife and removing the dark vein.
  4. Pat prawns dry with paper towels.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the marinade: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic.
  6. Add the prawns to the marinade and gently toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  7. Prepare the sauce: In a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger.
  8. Arrange prawns on a baking sheet or grill pan.
  9. Grill or broil prawns for 3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
  10. Drizzle generously with the cilantro-ginger sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

74 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

2g

Carbs

0g