How to Make Grilled Teriyaki Prawns with Asparagus and Coconut Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled teriyaki prawns with asparagus and coconut rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the bold flavors of teriyaki sauce with the freshness of grilled prawns and asparagus. This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a special occasion when you want to impress your guests with a restaurant-quality dish.

First off, the star of this dish is the succulent, tender prawns that are marinated in a rich and savory teriyaki sauce. The teriyaki marinade ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt, divided
  • 1 ¼ pounds large white prawns, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup teriyaki sauce (such as Mr. Yoshida's®)
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce (such as Mr. Yoshida's®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 23 mins
  • Total Time: 38 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Rinse rice in cold water until water runs clear. Drain and combine with coconut milk, water, and 1 teaspoon salt in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
  • Mix prawns and 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce together in a bowl until well coated.
  • Toss asparagus with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, sesame oil, and black pepper. Lay on 1 side of the grill; cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Flip. Add prawns to the other side of the grill. Grill shrimp until opaque and asparagus is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a platter.
  • Divide the rice between 4 plates. Top with prawns and asparagus. Sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds on top. Drizzle 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce on top.
  • Nutrition

    687 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 216mg
    • Sodium: 2653mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 114mg
    • Iron: 25mg
    • Potassium: 798mg