Grilled Prawn-Stuffed Peppers

This recipe from British-Vietnamese chef, restaurateur and author Thuy Pham (@chef_thuy_pham) with chopped seasoned prawns nestled within sweet Romano peppers is a wholesome choice that doesn’t compromise on flavour. Whether paired with a refreshing salad, fluffy rice, or comforting noodles – enjoy the perfect balance of healthy eating and indulgence in every bite!

Cooking time 30 minutes | serves 2

Equipment:

  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Food Processor

Ingredients:

  • 12 large tiger prawns (300gms) peeled and deveined
  • 2 red peppers, halved and deseeded
  • 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 2 shallots, roughly chopped
  • 3 spring onions, roughly chopped
  • 4 dill stems, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 2 pinches of salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp corn flour (or 2 if you prefer a firmer texture) 
  • 1 tsp chilli powder

Instructions:

  1. Pre-heat grill to level 3.  
  2. Place all ingredients (except the red peppers), in a food processor and blitz until fine. 
  3. Fill the halved peppers with the prawn mixture and grill for 10-12 minutes. 
  4. Once grilled, drizzle with chilli oil.
  5. Enjoy the delightful and healthy combination of flavours!   

RECIPE AGA AND CHEF THUY PHAM.

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