Best Samba Miguera Tiger Prawns Recipes

TIGER PRAWNS IN GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Rinse the prawns in a colander, remove their heads and leave them to drain.
• Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan, add the garlic and fry over a low heat for 2 to 3 minutes (Cook the prawns in a large frying pan or cast iron flamproof dish that can be taken directly to the table, so that they retain their heat until they are served).
• Add the lime rind and juice.
• Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more.
• Add the prawns and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink.
• Remove them from the heat, sprinkle with coriander and serve with the warm tortillas.
• Give each guest a finger bowl filled with water and a slice of lemon, for cleaning their fingers after shelling the prawns, and provide lots of paper napkins!

SAMBA MIGUERA TIGER PRAWNS

Steps:

• Saute the vegetables in the palm oil until they are semi-cooked.
• Add the tiger prawns and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add coconut milk, salt, pepper and half the cilantro, cooking another 3 minutes.
• Serve with steamed white rice.

SALT AND PEPPER TIGER PRAWNS: TOM RANG MUOI

Steps:

• Dry roast the salt, pepper, and five spice pepper in a pan. Remove from the heat, allow to cool, then combine with the sugar and mix well. Set aside. In a deep fry pan or wok, bring the oil to 350 degrees F. Dust the prawns in the flour and fry 2 prawns at a time in order to keep the oil at a constant high heat. Cook the prawns about 1 minute. Remove the prawns and place on a rack set over a baking sheet or on kitchen paper towels to absorb the excess oil. Repeat with the remaining prawns and set aside. Carefully remove the fry pan or wok from the heat. Place a separate fry pan over medium heat, and add a dash of oil. Next add the garlic, red shallots, chile, and spring onion, and cook until fragrant. Now add the fried prawns, tossing as you sprinkle the salt, pepper, and five spice mixture, making sure you coat the prawns well. Remove the prawns and serve with lime.

CARIBBEAN TIGER PRAWNS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• For the prawns: In a measuring cup, whisk together the agave, sugar, lemon juice and lime juice until the sugar is dissolved. Pour half of the mixture into a large bowl; reserve the rest in the cup for serving. To the marinade in the bowl, add the olive oil, chile flakes, paprika, garlic, ginger, orange zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the prawns, stirring to coat. Set aside to marinate for 10 to 20 minutes.
• For the grilled pineapple salsa: Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• Thread the pineapple cubes onto skewers. Grill until grill marks appear, turning once, 3 minutes per side. Remove the skewers from the heat; turn the heat down to medium.
• Remove the pineapple cubes from the skewers and place in a large bowl, along with the tomatoes, jalapenos, red onions, parsley and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine, then set aside.
• For the cilantro crema: Stir together the sour cream, agave, lemon juice and cilantro. Set aside.
• Grill the prawns: Clean and lightly oil the grill grates. Remove the prawns from the marinade and grill, turning once, until grill marks appear and the prawns are cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
• Serve the prawns drizzled with the reserved marinade and the cilantro crema, and with the pineapple salsa on the side.

TAJINE DE CREVETTE - MOROCCAN TIGER PRAWNS (SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Mix everything together in a bowl. Cover & place in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes - preferably 2 hours.
• Heat a large, shallow pan & cook the mix over a high heat, stirring continuously, for approx 5 minutes Take care not to overcook as this will make the prawns tough & rubbery.
• Serve immediately.

SKEWERED TIGER PRAWNS WITH HONEY-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes. Preheat a griller (broiler) on high.
• Combine all the Honey-Lime Butter ingredients in a small food processor fitted with the metal blade or in a blender, including paprika to taste. Process until smooth. Using a spatula, transfer to a small, heavy pan and place over low heat. Cook gently for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Set aside.
• Prepare a heatproof grilling plate or barbecue plate by lining with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Drain the skewers and thread 2 prawns onto each of the skewers. Arrange the skewers on the foil-covered plate. Brush the prawns with some of the butter.
• Grill or broil, turning once and brushing with the butter to keep the prawns moist and well flavored, until cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
• Transfer to warmed individual plates and garnish with the coriander sprigs and lime halves. Best served immediately.

BROILED LEMON AND GARLIC TIGER PRAWNS

Steps:

• Preheat oven on broiler setting. With a sharp knife, remove tails from prawns and butterfly them from the underside. Arrange prawns on broiler pan.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter with garlic and lemon juice. Pour 1/4 butter mixture in a small bowl and brush onto prawns. Sprinkle all the prawns with parmesan cheese.
• Place broiler pan on top rack and broil prawns for 4-5 minutes or until done. Serve with remaining butter mixture for dipping.

COCONUT MASALA TIGER PRAWNS

Steps:

• To make garam masala, roast cinnamon, cumin, cloves and cardamom in a pan until the colour changes.
• Grind to a powder and save.
• heat onions, cumin, onions, chilies in saute pan.
• Stir in tomatoes, salt.
• Add coconut milk and vinegar and heat through.
• Add prawns.
• Saute till colour changes then stir in garam masala.
• Serve immediately.

TROPICAL PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Add the chicken, pineapple, water chestnuts, and ginger.
• Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve over rice or whatever side dish you'd like!