Roasted Prawns with Sweet Potato and Coconut-Lime Glaze
Prep
15 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Roasted Prawns with Sweet Potato and Coconut Lime Glaze is a vibrant seafood dish combining large prawns and sweet potato with a flavourful glaze made from coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, ginger and honey, finished with fresh cilantro. Ready in just 50 minutes total, with 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking, this dish suits anyone looking for a colourful, flavourful meal that brings together tropical and aromatic elements.
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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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