Jamaican Jerk Tiger Prawns
Crispy prawns with aromatic Jamaican jerk spices, served as a Chinese-inspired appetizer.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound tiger prawnspeeled and deveined
- ●1/4 cup gratin cheeseshredded
- ●2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ●2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ●1 tablespoon jamaican jerk seasoning
- ●2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ●1/4 cup scallions
- ●1 clove garlic
- ●1-inch piece ginger
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, and Jamaican jerk seasoning.
- 3
Add the mixture to the prawns and toss to coat.
- 4
Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Add the prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- 6
Transfer the prawns to a baking sheet and top with grated cheese.
- 7
Bake for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8
Sprinkle with chopped scallions and serve immediately.
- 9
In a small saucepan, heat the remaining coconut oil over medium heat.
- 10
Add minced garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 11
Serve the prawns with the garlic-ginger sauce on the side.