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How to Make Grilled Prawns with a Spicy Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled prawns are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, appetizer, or as part of a seafood spread. When paired with a zesty and flavorful sauce like Spicy Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette, the prawns are taken to a whole new level of deliciousness.

This recipe for Grilled Prawns with a Spicy Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette is perfect for anyone who loves the combination of juicy, succulent prawns and a zingy, tangy, and slightly spicy dressing. It's a great dish for a s...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup minced lemon grass (white part only)
  • ¼ cup minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ¼ tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Thai or serrano chile pepper, minced
  • ¾ cup peanut or canola oil
  • 2 pounds extra large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined, tail left on
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ½ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 3 tablespoons grated lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 fresh Thai or Serrano chile, seeds removed
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ cup smooth, unsalted peanut butter
  • ¼ cup peanut oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
  • Kosher salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 24 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Stir together lemon grass, 1/4 cup ginger, garlic, cilantro, 1 minced chile, and 3/4 cup peanut oil in a large bowl. Add the shrimp, and toss to coat; let marinate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, pour lime juice, rice vinegar, mirin, soy sauce, and water into the bowl of a blender or food processor. Add the lime zest, 1 tablespoon ginger, fish sauce, 2 chile peppers, garlic, and peanut butter; process until smooth. While processing, slowly pour in the peanut oil; process until smooth and creamy. Pour into a bowl, stir in mint, cilantro and chopped peanuts; season to taste with salt.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade, shaking off any excess. Grill on preheated grill until pink and firm, about 2 minutes per side. Serve immediately with sauce.

    • Nutrition

    535 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 648mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 50mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 470mg

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