Name: Chinese five-spice prawn cutlets with lemon soy dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 750 gram prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact; 1 teaspoon five-spice powder; 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/2 iceberg lettuce, shredded; 1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, thinly sliced diagonally; 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves; Lemon soy dressing; 2 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoon caster sugar

Chinese five-spice prawn cutlets with lemon soy dressing

This fresh recipe sees prawn cutlets coated with Chinese five-spice seasoning, grilled to perfection then served with a lettuce and cucumber salad. Drizzle with lemon soy dressing and enjoy

Serves 6

Prep

20M

Cook

10M

Total

30M

Ingredients

750 gram prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact

1 teaspoon five-spice powder

1/2 teaspoon chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes

1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/2 iceberg lettuce, shredded

1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, thinly sliced diagonally

1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves

Lemon soy dressing

2 tablespoon soy sauce

2 tablespoon lemon juice

1 1/2 tablespoon caster sugar

Method

1.Using a small, sharp knife, cut each prawn lengthways down centre, without cutting right through. Open out to lay flat.

2.Preheat a lightly oiled barbecue or char-grill on high. In a medium bowl, combine five-spice, chilli, salt and pepper. Add prawns and toss to coat. Spray prawns with cooking oil spray and cook for 2-3 minutes each side until just cooked through.

3.For the lemon soy dressing: In a small jug, whisk all ingredients together.

4.Toss lettuce, cucumber and coriander. Top with prawns and drizzle with lemon soy dressing.

Sarah Murphy