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)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 ears of sweet corn, husked and cleaned
- 1 tablespoon butter
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 in aluminum foil and grill for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Grill the prawns: Once the grill is hot, add the marinated prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they turn pink and opaque.
- Serve it up: Arrange the grilled prawns on a serving dish, top with mango salsa, and serve alongside roasted sweet corn.
Notes
Don’t overcook the prawns and ensure the mango is ripe for the best flavor. Consider adding avocado to the salsa for a twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: grilled prawns, mango salsa, seafood recipe, quick dinner, healthy meal