About The Dish
Create a vibrant Turmeric Spiced Prawns dish paired with a refreshing yoghurt and cucumber salad. Featuring fresh prawns marinated in earthy turmeric, these prawns are lightly sautéed to golden perfection. The creamy yoghurt and crisp cucumber offer a cooling contrast to the spices, making this dish both balanced and delicious. Order premium prawns from Pearl Seafoods to enjoy this recipe with the freshest ingredients. Convenient delivery across Sydney, perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients List
- 1/2 tsp ground fenugreek
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp tamarind purée
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 100 ml olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 300 g prawns, peeled and deveined
- 200 g Greek yoghurt
- 1 small cucumber, finely diced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- A handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped
- A handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Steps
- Combine the fenugreek, turmeric, garam masala, tamarind puree, cayenne pepper, garlic, tomato paste, and 100ml of olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Add the prawns and mix well to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to marinate.
- Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for 10 minutes. Thread the prawns onto the skewers. Preheat a barbecue or chargrill pan to high heat. Add the skewered prawns and cook for 2-4 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, combine the yoghurt with 1/4 cup (60ml) of lemon juice in a small bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl, combine the qukes, onion, and mint, tossing gently to mix. Serve the prawns with the cucumber salad and yoghurt dressing on the side.