Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring grilled prawns paired with fresh mango salsa and roasted sweet corn, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional for spice)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- 2 ears of sweet corn, husked and cleaned
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the prawns: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add in the prawns, ensuring they’re well coated, and let them marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the mango salsa: In a mixing bowl, combine the diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt, mix gently.
- Roast the sweet corn: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the sweet corn with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap each ear of corn in aluminum foil and grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until tender.
- Grill the prawns: Add the marinated prawns to the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Serve it up: Arrange the grilled prawns on a serving dish, top generously with the mango salsa, and serve alongside the roasted sweet corn.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the prawns to maintain their tenderness. Choose ripe mangoes for the best flavor in the salsa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: grilled prawns, mango salsa, roasted corn, easy dinner, seafood recipe