Coconut prawns with mint and lemongrass

July 31, 2016 (Last Updated: November 13, 2018)
Coconut prawns with mint and lemongrass recipe

Cool the afternoon down with refreshing coconut prawns with mint and lemongrass. It’s quick, easy and delicious!

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Coconut prawns with mint and lemongrass

Serves: 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 30ml fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
  • 30ml lime juice
  • 2ml soft brown sugar
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 5ml peanut oil
  • 20 king prawns, peeled and de-veined
  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • 2 small cucumbers, finely sliced
  • 60g desiccated coconut, lightly toasted
  • 40ml bean sprouts
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges, to serve

Instructions

1

Put the lemongrass, lime juice, sugar and milk in a small pot. Cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar, about 10 minutes. Transfer the sauce to a large bowl and allow to cool.

2

Place the peanut oil in a heavybased pot over high heat and cook the prawns in batches, flipping them over when they change colour. Once cooked, add the prawns to the lemongrass sauce.

3

Place the mint, cucumber, coconut and bean sprouts on plates and top with the prawns.

4

Drizzle with the remaining sauce and serve with the lime wedges.

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