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Grilled Prawns and Spring onions with Southeast Asian Dipping Sauces

This vibrant seafood dish features succulent grilled prawns and charred spring onions, served alongside two distinct Southeast Asian dipping sauces. One offers a sharp, citrusy kick from lime and fish sauce, while the other provides a savoury depth with ginger and soy. The addition of toasted, cracked coriander seeds adds a wonderful aromatic crunch to the prawns, making this an elegant yet simple choice for summer dining.

As a diabetes-friendly option, this recipe focuses on lean protein and bold, natural aromatics rather than heavy fats or sugars. It is light, refreshing and packed with fresh herbs, making it an excellent starter or light main course. Serve these skewers as part of a healthy weekend barbecue or a quick midweek meal that does not compromise on authentic flavour.

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Ingredients for Grilled Prawns and Spring onions with Southeast Asian Dipping Sauces

  • 60ml Asian fish sauce*

  • 60ml di succo di lime fresco

  • 1 cucchiaino di zucchero

  • 1 jalapeño chilli, sliced into thin rings

  • 80ml di salsa di soia

  • 60ml unseasoned rice wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds

  • 675g colossal (under 12 per pound

  • about 18), or jumbo (16 to 20 per pound

  • about 24 to 30) prawns, peeled with tails left intact, deveined

  • 9 spring onions, white and light-green parts only, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 2 cucchiai di olio vegetale

  • 1/2 cucchiaini di sale kosher

  • 1/2 teaspoons freshly coarse-ground black pepper

  • *Called nuoc mam or nam pla

  • available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

  • about 10 (8-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes

In small bowl, stir together fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Mix well to dissolve sugar, then stir in jalapeño rings. Set aside.

In small bowl, stir together soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and coriander. Set aside.

Prepare grill for cooking: If using charcoal grill, open vents on bottom, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 4 to 5 seconds. If using gas grill, preheat burners on high with hood closed 10 minutes, then turn down to moderately high.

Using electric spice grinder, pulse coriander seeds 2 to 3 times to crack. (Alternatively, place seeds on cutting board and crush lightly with small saut pan, using gentle rocking motion.) In large bowl, combine prawns and spring onions. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with coriander, salt, and pepper and toss to coat.

Thread prawns and spring onions onto skewers. Grill, turning once, until just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Arrange on platter and serve with dipping sauces.

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