Grilled Prawns with Bamboo Shoot
Prep
20 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This grilled prawns with bamboo shoot recipe is one of my go to weeknight dinners when I want something that tastes restaurant quality but comes together in under thirty minutes. The prawns cook beautifully on the grill while staying tender and juicy, and the fresh bamboo shoots add such a satisfying crunch. What I love most is how simple it is to prepare, plus bamboo shoots are packed with fiber and antioxidants that make this dish as nourishing as it is delicious. The whole thing takes just twelve minutes on the grill, leaving you plenty of time to relax before dinner hits the table.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kglarge prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 340 gfresh bamboo shoots(sliced lengthwise into thin strips)
- 3 tbspsoy sauce
- 2 tbspsesame oil
- 1 tbspfresh ginger(minced)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 1red chili(thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsplime juice
- 1 tbsphoney
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 tbspsesame seeds(white and black mixed)
- 2green onions(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, chili, lime juice, and honey in a bowl to create the marinade.
Tip: Prepare the marinade while the grill heats to save time.
- 2
Reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade in a separate bowl for basting. Add the prawns to the remaining marinade and coat well. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Tip: Don't marinate too long as the acid in lime juice can cook the delicate prawn flesh.
- 3
Pat the bamboo shoots dry with paper towels and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Tip: Drying the bamboo shoots helps them develop a better char on the grill.
- 4
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Tip: Use a folded paper towel dipped in oil to coat the grates safely.
- 5
Thread marinated prawns onto skewers, alternating with bamboo shoot pieces. This ensures even cooking and makes plating easier.
Tip: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.
- 6
Place skewers on the hot grill. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side without moving them, allowing them to develop a golden crust.
Tip: Resist the urge to flip too early; good grill marks indicate the prawns are ready to turn.
- 7
Flip skewers and brush with reserved marinade. Continue grilling for another 3-4 minutes until prawns are opaque and bamboo shoots are tender with light charring.
Tip: Prawns cook quickly, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking which makes them rubbery.
- 8
Transfer skewers to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions while still warm.
Tip: The residual heat will slightly wilt the green onions, releasing their fresh aroma.
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