Description
Sticky Barbecued Prawn Salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish featuring smoky grilled prawns glazed with a sweet and savory barbecue sauce, served over crisp mixed greens and fresh vegetables. This salad offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal light yet satisfying meal for warm weather entertaining.
Ingredients
For the Prawns and Marinade
- 1 pound large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Salad
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, and olive oil. Whisk until the ingredients are well integrated to form a flavorful glaze.
- Marinate the prawns: Add the peeled and deveined prawns to the bowl. Toss gently to coat all prawns evenly with the sauce. Let them marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Grill the prawns: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the marinated prawns on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn opaque and are cooked through, developing a smoky char and sticky glaze.
- Assemble the salad: On a large serving platter, spread the mixed salad greens. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and avocado slices evenly over the greens for a fresh and colorful base.
- Add the prawns and finish: Place the grilled prawns on top of the salad. Drizzle fresh lime juice over everything to brighten the flavors. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh while the prawns are warm and sticky. Serve right away for the best flavor and texture contrast.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the prawns to keep them tender and juicy.
- For extra sweetness and texture, add grilled corn kernels or diced mango to the salad.
- Serve with warm crusty bread on the side to complement the smoky flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
