Description
This Lemongrass Prawns with Zucchini Salad is a light, zesty, and refreshing dish that combines aromatic lemongrass prawns with a crisp, herby zucchini salad. It’s packed with fresh flavour and comes together in under 30 minutes — perfect for a quick, healthy meal or summer entertaining.
Ingredients
Prawns:
1 tbsp finely chopped lemongrass or lemongrass paste
2 tsp finely grated ginger
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 long red chilli, seeded, finely chopped (optional)
1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
750 g raw banana prawns, peeled (tails intact), deveined
1 tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce
1/4 tsp sesame oil
Zucchini Salad:
250 g zucchini noodles
1/2 cup coriander leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled into ribbons
1 carrot, peeled, cut into ribbons
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Make the salad: In a large bowl, combine zucchini noodles, coriander, mint, cucumber, carrot, and spring onions. Set aside.
- Marinate the prawns: In a jug, mix lemongrass, ginger, garlic, chilli (if using), lime juice, chopped coriander, and olive oil. Place prawns in a bowl, pour in half the mixture, and toss to coat.
- Cook the prawns: Heat a barbecue plate or grill pan on high. Cook prawns 2–3 minutes per side, until pink, curled, and slightly charred. Transfer to a plate.
- Make the dressing: Add soy sauce and sesame oil to the remaining lemongrass mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Assemble: Arrange the zucchini salad on a serving platter, top with the grilled prawns, and drizzle with the soy-lime dressing. Serve immediately.
Notes
Top with roasted cashews or peanuts for crunch.
Swap prawns for grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein.
Add a splash of honey to the dressing for sweetness.
Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
Keep prawns and salad separate for storage to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled / Tossed
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
