Tiger prawns with mango dressing recipe
I love how tiger prawns have such a delicate flavour but with a great meaty texture. Mango is the perfect accompaniment; the combination of the two makes for a delicious light summer starter!
Ingredients
Mango salsa- 1 large mango - not too soft
- 1 bunch of spring onions, trimmed and chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- 0.5 red chilli
- 0.5 lime, juice only
- 50 ml olive oil
- 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices of crusty bread
- 1 tbsp olive or sunflower oil
- 16 tiger prawns
- 0.5 lime, juice only
Details
- Cuisine: Thai
- Recipe Type: Starter
- Difficulty: Easy
- Preparation Time: 10 mins
- Cooking Time: 5 mins
- Serves: 4
Step-by-step
- Prepare the mango salsa. Cut the mango (not too soft) into 5mm cubes and place in a small bowl with the chopped spring onions and coriander
- Finely dice the red chilli and add to the salsa. Next, pour in the olive oil and the lime juice then season lightly. Store in the fridge until required
- Preheat the BBQ or griddle pan. Brush the slices of bread with a little olive oil and toast until golden brown on both sides
- Place the tiger prawns in a large bowl then sprinkle with the lime juice and a little cracked black pepper. Place the prawns on the BBQ and cook for about 2 minutes on each side
- Remove the prawns and serve on top of a piece of toasted bread with a spoonful of the mango salsa
Recipe taken from Recipes that Work
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