How to Make Thai-Style Grapefruit and Prawns - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful dish to add to your repertoire, then look no further than this Thai-style grapefruit and prawns recipe. This dish combines the juicy and tart flavors of grapefruit with the succulent and delicate taste of prawns, along with a mix of fresh herbs and spices that are characteristic of Thai cuisine. The resulting dish is a burst of vibrant and zesty flavors that will leave you and your guests wanting more.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 large grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large avocado, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
  • 1 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped
  • ⅛ teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the shrimp, and return to a boil. Cook the shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Combine the grapefruit, onion, avocado, lime juice, fish sauce, chile pepper, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Top grapefruit salad with cooked shrimp, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    311 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 722mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 89mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 809mg