Name: Prawns with chilli mango dressing
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Chilli mango dressing; 1 tablespoon white (granulated) sugar; 1 tablespoon water; 2 small mangoes (600g), chopped coarsely; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 fresh small red thai (serrano) chillies, chopped finely; Prawns; 2 tablespoon black peppercorns; 2 tablespoon sichuan peppercorns; 2 teaspoon sea salt; 2 tablespoon cornflour; 1 teaspoon mild paprika; 20 uncooked medium king prawns (shrimp) (900g); 125 gram baby spinach leaves chilli mango dressing

Ingredients

Chilli mango dressing

1 tablespoon white (granulated) sugar

1 tablespoon water

2 small mangoes (600g), chopped coarsely

2 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon fish sauce

2 fresh small red thai (serrano) chillies, chopped finely

Prawns

2 tablespoon black peppercorns

2 tablespoon sichuan peppercorns

2 teaspoon sea salt

2 tablespoon cornflour

1 teaspoon mild paprika

20 uncooked medium king prawns (shrimp) (900g)

125 gram baby spinach leaves chilli mango dressing

Method

Chilli mango dressing

1.Stir sugar and the water in small saucepan over heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, without stirring, about 1 minute or until liquid is reduced by half.

2.Cool syrup 5 minutes. Blend syrup with remaining ingredients until combined.

Prawns

3.Dry-fry peppercorns and salt in small frying pan until fragrant. Pound seasonings in mortar and pestle until coarse.

4.Combine spice mix, cornflour and paprika in medium bowl.

5.Shell and devein prawns, leaving tails intact. Add prawns to spice mixture; mix well.

6.Cook prawns on heated oiled barbecue (or grill or grill pan).

7.Serve prawns on spinach; drizzle with dressing.

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Share this post

Ingredients

Method

Chilli mango dressing

Prawns

Related stories

BONUS Elizabeth Arden gift