Best 3 Grilled Prawns With A Spicy Peanut Lime Vinaigrette Recipes

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Satisfy your taste buds with our fantastic grilled prawns recipe, featuring a tantalizing spicy peanut lime vinaigrette that adds an irresistible kick to this classic seafood dish. The fusion of bold flavors and vibrant colors will take you on a culinary journey to the tropics. Get ready to elevate your grilling skills and create a memorable meal that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED PRAWNS WITH A SPICY PEANUT-LIME VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Prawns with a Spicy Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette image

This Thai-inspired sauce also goes well with chicken, pork, or lamb.

Provided by Ryan Nomura

Categories     Vinaigrette Dressing

Time 1h24m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 23

¼ cup minced lemon grass (white part only)
¼ cup minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 Thai or serrano chile pepper, minced
¾ cup peanut or canola oil
2 pounds extra large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined, tail left on
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
½ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons cold water
3 tablespoons grated lime zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 fresh Thai or Serrano chile, seeds removed
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ cup smooth, unsalted peanut butter
¼ cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
Kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • Stir together lemon grass, 1/4 cup ginger, garlic, cilantro, 1 minced chile, and 3/4 cup peanut oil in a large bowl. Add the shrimp, and toss to coat; let marinate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, pour lime juice, rice vinegar, mirin, soy sauce, and water into the bowl of a blender or food processor. Add the lime zest, 1 tablespoon ginger, fish sauce, 2 chile peppers, garlic, and peanut butter; process until smooth. While processing, slowly pour in the peanut oil; process until smooth and creamy. Pour into a bowl, stir in mint, cilantro and chopped peanuts; season to taste with salt.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade, shaking off any excess. Grill on preheated grill until pink and firm, about 2 minutes per side. Serve immediately with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 647.6 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

QUICK PEANUT VINAIGRETTE



Quick Peanut Vinaigrette image

This Asian-style dressing can also be used as a marinade for grilled shrimp, chicken, or pork, or as a tangy sauce for cold rice or soba noodles tossed with carrots, bean sprouts, and toasted peanuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Yield Makes about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons unsalted peanuts
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a blender, puree peanuts, lime juice, vinegar, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 15 seconds.
  • With the machine running, slowly add vegetable oil in a steady stream, and continue blending until dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened.

GRILLED PRAWNS WITH A SPICY PEANUT-LIME VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Prawns with a Spicy Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette image

This Thai-inspired sauce also goes well with chicken, pork, or lamb.

Provided by Ryan Nomura

Categories     Vinaigrette Dressing

Time 1h24m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 23

¼ cup minced lemon grass (white part only)
¼ cup minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 Thai or serrano chile pepper, minced
¾ cup peanut or canola oil
2 pounds extra large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined, tail left on
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
½ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons cold water
3 tablespoons grated lime zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 fresh Thai or Serrano chile, seeds removed
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ cup smooth, unsalted peanut butter
¼ cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
Kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • Stir together lemon grass, 1/4 cup ginger, garlic, cilantro, 1 minced chile, and 3/4 cup peanut oil in a large bowl. Add the shrimp, and toss to coat; let marinate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, pour lime juice, rice vinegar, mirin, soy sauce, and water into the bowl of a blender or food processor. Add the lime zest, 1 tablespoon ginger, fish sauce, 2 chile peppers, garlic, and peanut butter; process until smooth. While processing, slowly pour in the peanut oil; process until smooth and creamy. Pour into a bowl, stir in mint, cilantro and chopped peanuts; season to taste with salt.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade, shaking off any excess. Grill on preheated grill until pink and firm, about 2 minutes per side. Serve immediately with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 647.6 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, large prawns for the best flavor and texture.
  • Devein and clean the prawns before cooking to remove any grit or impurities.
  • Marinate the prawns in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before cooking to enhance their flavor.
  • Grill the prawns over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and slightly charred.
  • Make the spicy peanut-lime vinaigrette by whisking together peanut butter, lime juice, fish sauce, honey, and chili flakes.
  • Serve the grilled prawns immediately with the spicy peanut-lime vinaigrette and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

This recipe for grilled prawns with a spicy peanut-lime vinaigrette is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. The prawns are tender and flavorful, and the spicy peanut-lime vinaigrette adds a delicious kick of flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your guests!

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