• >
  • Recipes
  • >
  • Seared Prawns with Lime with Mint and Cilantro Chutney

Seared Prawns with Lime with Mint and Cilantro Chutney

Photo: Seared Prawns with Lime with Mint and Cilantro Chutney

TOTAL TIME: 45 min
Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
 
YIELD: 8 skewers
LEVEL: Easy

ingredients

  • 8 large prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Mint and Cilantro Chutney, recipe follows
  • Special equipment: 8 metal or wooden skewers that have been soaked in water
  • Mint and Cilantro Chutney
  • 2 cups washed mint leaves
  • 1 small chile pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind water*
  • *Can be found at specialty Asian and Indian markets.
recipe tools

    • COMMENT ON THIS PROJECT

        

    Sign in

    All fields are required.

    E-mail Address:

    Password:

    Remember me on this computer

    Signing in

    Please enter your email address and we will send your password

    E-mail Address

    Your password has been sent and should arrive in your mailbox very soon.

    Not a member?

    Sign up for My Cooking Channel to share photos, show off your style, and connect to an enthusiastic and helpful community.

    It's free and easy.

  • Print Recipe

Directions

Poke a skewer into each shrimp through the tail and straight through the center of it lengthwise, and set aside.

Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. When it begins to get hot, add the garlic, fenugreek, paprika, cumin seeds, and cardamom seeds, and toast well, or until garlic is golden.
Add the shrimp skewers to the pan and cook them in the spices until done, about 3 to 4 minutes each, turning frequently. Sprinkle the prawn with lime juice and serve with the Mint and Cilantro Chutney.

To make the chutney:
Place the mint leaves, chile pepper, red onion, cilantro leaves, garam masala, salt, water, and tamarind water in a food processor and process until smooth, like the consistency of pesto. Put into a serving bowl and serve with the Seared Prawns.

Yield: 1 cup

COMMENT ON THIS PROJECT

    

Sign in

All fields are required.

E-mail Address:

Password:

Remember me on this computer

Signing in

Please enter your email address and we will send your password

E-mail Address

Your password has been sent and should arrive in your mailbox very soon.

Not a member?

Sign up for My Cooking Channel to share photos, show off your style, and connect to an enthusiastic and helpful community.

It's free and easy.

Review This Recipe

You must be logged in to review this recipe.

or Sign Up to Review

5

Newest Ratings and Reviews

Read all 1 reviews

  • on June 29, 2011

    Flag

    Very delicious and fast to make. I did not have the fenugeek and cardomom available. Since garam masala has cardomon in it I used that instead. Along with the paprika and cumin it worked just fine. That squeeze of lemon on top of the shrimp after it was cooked really gave it a nice zest and complimented the flavors of the shrimp. I also made the chutney and it was absolutely delicious.
    I was thrilled to be able to duplicate Indian food and not have to go to a restaurant to get it. Thanks Bal!

    people found this review Helpful.
    Was this review helpful to you? Yes | No
Advertisement

On TV

*ALL TIMES EASTERN
ON AIR
NOW
TONIGHT
10:00
PM

what's hot

Road Trip with G. Garvin
Road Trip with G. Garvin Host: G. Garvin

Get Cooking Channel on your TV.

Learn How