Best 9 Spicy Prawns Recipes

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**Tantalize Your Taste Buds with a Journey into the Realm of Spicy Prawns: A Culinary Symphony of Heat and Flavor Awaits**

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will set your taste buds ablaze as we delve into the world of spicy prawns. This article presents a symphony of tantalizing recipes that showcase the harmonious blend of fiery heat and succulent seafood. From the zesty kick of Szechuan flavors to the aromatic embrace of Indian spices, each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable gastronomic experience.

**Szechuan Spicy Prawns:** Embark on a journey to the vibrant streets of Sichuan, where bold flavors reign supreme. This recipe artfully combines the numbing heat of Sichuan peppercorns, the aromatic warmth of ginger, and the subtle sweetness of garlic, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

**Thai Spicy Prawns:** Transport yourself to the bustling markets of Thailand, where the air is filled with the enticing aroma of fresh herbs and spices. This recipe captures the essence of Thai cuisine with its harmonious balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, featuring succulent prawns tossed in a vibrant sauce made with lemongrass, galangal, and fiery chili peppers.

**Indian Spicy Prawns:** Discover the rich culinary heritage of India, where spices take center stage. This recipe pays homage to traditional Indian flavors with a tantalizing blend of garam masala, turmeric, and cumin, creating a rich and aromatic curry that perfectly complements the tender and juicy prawns.

**Cajun Spicy Prawns:** Experience the vibrant flavors of Louisiana's Cajun country with this recipe. A fiery trinity of bell peppers, onions, and celery forms the base for this dish, infused with a heady blend of Cajun spices that pack a punch. The succulent prawns are seared to perfection, absorbing the essence of the aromatic sauce, resulting in a dish that is both bold and addictive.

**Mexican Spicy Prawns:** Embark on a culinary fiesta with this Mexican-inspired recipe. A vibrant salsa made with fresh tomatoes, onions, and cilantro provides a refreshing contrast to the spicy marinade, which features a blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Grilled to perfection, the prawns are infused with a smoky flavor that elevates the overall dish.

Each recipe in this article offers a unique interpretation of spicy prawns, showcasing the versatility and global appeal of this delectable seafood. Whether you prefer the fiery heat of Sichuan peppercorns or the aromatic warmth of Indian spices, these recipes guarantee an unforgettable culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-PAN SPICY PRAWNS AND RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pan Spicy Prawns and Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: onion, garlic, red chili, red pepper, chorizo, turmeric, salt, pepper, long grain rice, water, pea, prawn

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion
3 cloves garlic
1 red chili
1 red pepper, diced
¼ lb chorizo
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ¼ cups long grain rice
1 ¾ cups water
⅔ cup pea
⅓ lb prawn

Steps:

  • Fry the onions, garlic, chilli, and red pepper with a little olive oil.
  • Add the chorizo after a minute.
  • Stir in the turmeric, salt, pepper, and long grain rice.
  • Pour in the water and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the peas and prawns until prawns are pink and no longer translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SPICY KING PRAWNS



Spicy King Prawns image

This wonderful shrimp recipe is by Nadia Roden from Party By the Pyramids. It is healthy and super fast. If you have all of the ingredients ready ahead of time, you can prepare the dish quickly, as guests arrive.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined
salt
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro or 1 cup flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a very large skillet. Add the garlic, paprika (One Tablespoon plus One teaspoon), cumin, ginger and cayenne and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until they turn pink, 2 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and stir in the cilantro.
  • Transfer to a platter and serve.

GRILLED PRAWNS WITH A SPICY PEANUT-LIME VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Prawns with a Spicy Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette image

This Thai-inspired sauce also goes well with chicken, pork, or lamb.

Provided by Ryan Nomura

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 1h24m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 23

¼ cup minced lemon grass (white part only)
¼ cup minced fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 Thai or serrano chile pepper, minced
¾ cup peanut or canola oil
2 pounds extra large shrimp (16-20), peeled and deveined, tail left on
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
½ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons cold water
3 tablespoons grated lime zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 fresh Thai or Serrano chile, seeds removed
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ cup smooth, unsalted peanut butter
¼ cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
Kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • Stir together lemon grass, 1/4 cup ginger, garlic, cilantro, 1 minced chile, and 3/4 cup peanut oil in a large bowl. Add the shrimp, and toss to coat; let marinate at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, pour lime juice, rice vinegar, mirin, soy sauce, and water into the bowl of a blender or food processor. Add the lime zest, 1 tablespoon ginger, fish sauce, 2 chile peppers, garlic, and peanut butter; process until smooth. While processing, slowly pour in the peanut oil; process until smooth and creamy. Pour into a bowl, stir in mint, cilantro and chopped peanuts; season to taste with salt.
  • Remove shrimp from marinade, shaking off any excess. Grill on preheated grill until pink and firm, about 2 minutes per side. Serve immediately with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 172.5 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 647.6 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

GRILLED PRAWNS WITH SPICY FRESH PEPPER SAUCE



Grilled Prawns with Spicy Fresh Pepper Sauce image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups olive oil
1 grilled yellow bell pepper, peeled, seeded and finely diced
1 grilled poblano chile, peeled, seeded and finely diced
1 grilled serrano chile, peeled, seeded and finely diced, optional
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Splash red wine vinegar, optional
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
24 prawns, in the shell, preferably with heads
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix together all of the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl, cover, and let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours before serving.
  • Heat your grill to high.
  • Toss the prawns with the oil in a bowl and season with the salt and pepper. Grill the prawns for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until just cooked through. Remove to a platter and immediately spoon the sauce over shrimp with a slotted spoon. Serve hot.

HOT & SPICY BRAISED PRAWNS



Hot & Spicy Braised Prawns image

Quick fast and delicious! Great with any chinese meal. Great with any meal for that matter. Substitute Chicken or beef for the prawns

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb prawns, shelled and deveined
2 teaspoons sherry wine
2 teaspoons chili oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 teaspoons ginger, finely minced
3 green onions, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil

Steps:

  • Combine Oil,Garlic and Ginger in a fry pan or Wok.
  • Stir and fry until the oil has absorbed the fragrance (10 seconds).
  • Add Sherry, soy sauce,Chili oil and cook about 90 seconds.
  • Add Prawns, braise until they turn pink and look opaque 60-90 seconds.
  • Do not over cook the prawns.
  • Add green onion cook 30 seconds.

SPICY GLAZE FOR CHICKEN OR PRAWNS



Spicy Glaze for Chicken or Prawns image

Got this from a friend who is amazing chef. There is heat to this recipe so beware! It makes a wonderful paste to keep in the fridge or freezer and add at the last minute to sauteed chicken or prawns.

Provided by Marysdottir

Categories     Poultry

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 cup butter
10 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Warm butter in saucepan or microwave until just barely melted. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cool, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate up to a week or freeze in tbsp size quantities.
  • To prepare chicken or prawns: Place about a pound or pound and a half of sauteed chicken pieces or peeled, boiled, drained prawns into a pot. Add about 2 tbsp glaze to the pot and cook over very low heat stirring often to coat completely. Allow it to caramelize slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature. Adjust the amount of paste according to how spicy you like your food. We sometimes add up to 4 tbsp for this much chicken or seafood.

SPICY LIME PRAWNS SERVED WITH TOMATO AVOCADO SALSA



Spicy Lime Prawns Served With Tomato Avocado Salsa image

The spicy tangy prawns are lovely served by themselves with some grilled lime wedges but I love the flavours of the salsa along with it.. so either way, it's delicious! Cooking time indicated includes marinating time.

Provided by AaliyahsAaronsMum

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 56m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

20 large prawns, peeled and deveined
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt
4 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 avocado, diced
3 spring onions, finely chopped
1 fresh green chilies or 1 red chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For salsa, combine tomatoes, avocado, spring onion, chilli, coriander, garlic, lime juice and oil in a bowl and season with salt and pepper (you may make this upto 3 hours in advance. Cover tightly with cling film and refrigerate).
  • You will need 4 wooden skewers soaked in water for atleast 20 minutes to stop them from burning.
  • In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, paprika, chilli powder, lime juice and salt.
  • Add in the prawns and toss to coat evenly.
  • Thread 5 prawns onto each skewer, cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for 30 minutes (you may marinate the prawns upto 2 hours in advance).
  • Pre-heat indoor grill to medium-hot, or for outdoor grills, medium-hot coals.
  • Grill the prawns until they are pink and the flesh is opaque, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Serve hot with salsa and/or grilled lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 189.1, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 4.8, Protein 7

SPICY GLAZED PRAWNS



Spicy Glazed Prawns image

Lovely as part of a buffet (then the recipe serves 8) or as the main part of your meal (serves 4) good with rice. Quite spicy but you can control the heat

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup tomato chili sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 teaspoon dry mustard (if you want them really hot use Chinese dry mustard)
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left on

Steps:

  • Whisk together chili sauce, honey, mustard, horseradish, oil, thyme and chili powder.
  • Toss prawns in the marinade, stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the broiler.
  • Place prawns in a single layer on a foil covered cookie sheet.
  • Broil 2" from the heat for 3-4 minutes.
  • Turn after 2 minutes.
  • Do not overcook the prawns should be firm, opaque and slightly charred on the edges.

SPICY KING PRAWNS



Spicy King Prawns image

Make and share this Spicy King Prawns recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 8m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon cumin, ground
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, ground
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 lbs prawns, shelled and deveined
salt
1 cup coriander, fresh and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a very large pan. Add garlic, both measures of paprika, cumin, ginger and cayenne pepper.
  • Cook over a moderate heat until fragrant.About 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Add prawns and cook, stirring until they turn pink. About 2 - 4 minutes.
  • Season with salt and sprinkle with coriander.
  • Transfer to a platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.6, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 214.3, Sodium 966.6, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 23.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh, large prawns for the best flavor and texture.
  • Clean the prawns properly by removing the head, shell, and deveining them.
  • Marinate the prawns in a mixture of spices, herbs, and citrus juice for at least 30 minutes to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a hot pan or grill to cook the prawns quickly and evenly.
  • Do not overcook the prawns, as they will become tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the prawns immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

Spicy prawns are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. With their bold flavors and vibrant colors, they are sure to impress your guests. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy version, there is a recipe in this article that will suit your taste buds. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these spicy prawn recipes a try.

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