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Grilled Prawn with lemongrass and lime

The kind of Thai plate you make on repeat. lemongrass and lime, a proper grill, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 2,063 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook12 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Grilled Prawn with lemongrass and lime
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lemongrass and lime elements, and pat the prawn dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the prawn. Grill over a medium-high heat, turning once, until nicely charred and cooked through.

Stir in the red curry paste and the rest of the lemongrass and lime flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the courgette along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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