How to make Balsamic Grilled Prawns Recipe

Prawns marinated in balsamic reduction and some spices and grilled.

Prep Time : 6-10 minutes

Cook time : 31-40 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Easy

Ingredients for Balsamic Grilled Prawns

• Balsamic vinegar 1 cup

• Prawns (medium) 6-8

• Castor sugar (caster sugar) ½ teaspoon

• Sea salt a pinch

• Salt to taste

• Garlic finely chopped 1 teaspoon

• Mustard paste ¼ teaspoon

• Black pepper powder 1 teaspoon

• Red chilli flakes 2 teaspoons

• Oil 3-4 tablespoon

• Cherry tomatoes 6-8

• Iceberg lettuce leaves 2-3

Method

Step 1

Shell and devein prawns keeping the tails intact. Wash well.

Step 2

Reduce the balsamic vinegar in a non-stick pan for 8-10 minutes. Add castor sugar and sea salt. Mix well and simmer for 5-8 minutes or till it thickens.

Step 3

Take prawns in a bowl. Add salt, chopped garlic, mustard paste, ½ teaspoon black pepper powder, 2 teaspoons balsamic reduction, 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes, 1 tablespoon oil and mix well. Set aside to marinate for 10-15 minutes.

Step 4

Quarter cherry tomatoes and mix with torn lettuce leaves in a bowl.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick grill pan, place prawns on it and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or till well done.

Step 6

Add salt, remaining pepper and chilli flakes and remaining oil to the lettuce-tomato mixture. Transfer onto a serving plate. Arrange the grilled prawns on it and drizzle with the balsamic reduction.

Step 7

Serve immediately.