Roasted Prawns with Sweet Potato and Coconut-Lime Glaze
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Succulent prawns and caramelized sweet potato cubes tossed in a fragrant coconut-lime glaze with crispy garlic chips and fresh cilantro. A vibrant, restaurant-quality dish that's ready in under an hour.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kglarge prawns(peeled and deveined)
- ½ kgsweet potato(cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 177 mlcoconut milk(full-fat)
- 3 tbspfresh lime juice
- 5garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tbspfresh ginger(grated)
- 1½ tspfish sauce
- 1½ tbsphoney
- ½ tspred chili flakes
- 3 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 59 mlfresh cilantro(chopped)
- 1 tsplime zest
- ¾ tspsea salt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the sweet potato cubes with 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes until they begin to soften.
Tip: Cut the sweet potatoes uniformly so they cook evenly throughout.
- 2
While the sweet potatoes roast, prepare the glaze by whisking together the coconut milk, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, fish sauce, honey, and red chili flakes in a bowl until smooth.
Tip: The glaze should be slightly thick and aromatic with a balanced sweet, salty, and tangy flavor.
- 3
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and stir in the prepared glaze, coating all pieces evenly. Spread them back on the baking sheet.
Tip: Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the glaze for drizzling at the end.
- 4
Arrange the prawns on top of and around the sweet potatoes. Drizzle with the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Tip: Don't crowd the pan; ensure prawns have space for proper browning.
- 5
Return to the oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, until the prawns turn pink and opaque and are just cooked through.
Tip: Prawns cook quickly, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking and losing their tender texture.
- 6
Remove from the oven and drizzle with the reserved glaze. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro, lime zest, and a pinch more chili flakes if desired.
Tip: The fresh herbs and zest add brightness that perfectly complements the rich coconut flavors.
- 7
Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately while the prawns and sweet potatoes are still warm.
Tip: Pair with jasmine rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious glaze.
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