Prawns Glazed in Florida Grapefruit, Chili, and Lemongrass

Inspiration from Thai cuisine, enjoy flavours of chili, lemongrass and peanuts in thus scrumptious prawn dish.

Ingredients

  • 3 Florida Grapefruit
  • 2 red onions
  • 80g salted peanuts
  • 1 handful fresh mint
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red chili
  • 2 lemongrass
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 100ml soft brown sugar
  • 350g large prawns (shells and tails removed)

Preparation

Slice the red onions as thinly as possible; then, scatter onto a serving plate with the juice of 1 Florida Grapefruit.

2. Sprinkle the peanuts and fresh mint over the onions along with a drizzle of olive oil; put to one side while you cook the prawns.

3. Chop the red chilli and lemongrass before adding to a pre-heated frying pan with a splash of vegetable oil.

4. Cook the spices for 2 minutes to bring the flavours together; then, add in the sugar and juice of the remaining Florida Grapefruit.

5. Boil the mix together until the sugar dissolves and creates a syrup.

6. Add the prawns and cook for a further 3-4 minutes or until the prawns turn pink.

7. When cooked, spoon the shellfish and the sauce over the top of the red onion and peanut salad.