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Trisha's lime and coconut prawns pil pil with chilli, garlic & crostini: Today

Trisha's lime and coconut prawns pil pil with chilli, garlic & crostini: Today
Trisha's lime and coconut prawns pil pil with chilli, garlic & crostini: Today

Ingredients

Serves 2 as a starter or sharing plate

  • 200g raw prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
  • 1 red chilli, thinly sliced
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 3 tbsp coconut milk
  • Sea salt & black pepper
  • Handful chopped coriander (to finish)
  • ½ baguette, sliced for crostini
  • Olive oil, for brushing

Method

  1. Prep the crostini: Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast or grill until golden. Set aside.
  2. Cook the prawns: Heat olive oil in a small pan or skillet. Add garlic and red chilli and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant (don't brown).
  3. Add the prawns and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Add lime zest, juice, and coconut milk.
  4. Bubble for 30 seconds to combine and thicken slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. To serve: Spoon prawns and oil into a serving dish, sprinkle with chopped coriander, and serve with crostini for dipping.