Spicy Jamaican Prawn Gratin
A tropical twist on the classic gratin, featuring succulent prawns in a spicy Jamaican sauce.
Ingredients
- ●12 prawnspeeled and deveined
- ●8 tiger prawnschopped
- ●1 cup all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup gratin cheese
- ●4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ●1 large red onionchopped
- ●1 thai red chilichopped
- ●1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ●1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ●1/4 cup fresh cilantrochopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Season the prawns with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Dredge the prawns in flour, shaking off excess.
- 4
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Add the chopped tiger prawns and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 7
Transfer the prawns to a baking dish.
- 8
Mix the grated cheese with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- 9
Pour the cheese mixture over the prawns.
- 10
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 11
Serve hot with a side of spicy Jamaican sauce (recipe below).
- 12
Combine 1/4 cup of chopped red chili, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of lime juice in a small bowl.
- 13
Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro.
- 14
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 15
Serve the spicy Jamaican sauce over the prawn gratin.