Jumbo Prawns with Mango Relish

Serves 4 as an appetizer

  • 1 TB. dark chili powder
  • 1 TB. paprika
  • 1 TB. cumin
  • 1 tsp. white pepper
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. granulated garlic
  • 8 jumbo prawns (U-10), peeled and de-veined
  • ½ cup mango relish (recipe follows)
  • cilantro sprigs, as needed

Combine first 6 ingredients in mixing bowl.

Dust shrimp in spice mix.

Grill over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes.

Garnish with mango relish and fresh cilantro sprigs.

Mango Relish
makes approximately 3 cups

  • ½ cup Roma tomatoes concassée (peeled, seeded and diced)
  • ½ cup yellow onions, diced ¼ inch
  • ¼ cup cilantro, stemmed and chopped
  • 2 TB. fresh jalapeños, chopped
  • ½ TB. fresh lemon juice
  • ½ TB. kosher salt
  • 1 cup fresh mango, peeled and diced ¼ inch

Combine first 6 ingredients in mixing bowl.

Add diced mango and fold gently to combine.

Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes before serving.

Cooking Tip
When using cilantro in dishes, both cooked and raw, separate leaves from stems. The stems cause that flavor that most people associate with a soapy taste.