Prawn And King Fish Skewers With Coconut Rice Recipes

SHRIMP WITH COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Place coconut milk in a 2-cup measure; add enough water to measure 2 cups. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe baking dish, combine rice, 1 tablespoon butter, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and coconut milk mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute shrimp until pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in pepper and remaining salt., Stir green onions into rice. Serve with shrimp and lime wedges.

PEANUT SAUCE OVER SHRIMP SKEWERS AND RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• To make the sauce: Combine the coconut milk, peanut butter, chile sauce, lime juice, vinegar, lemongrass paste, fish sauce and black pepper. Season with a pinch of salt. Add water to thin as needed. Whisk to combine and set aside.
• For the noodles: Heat a griddle pan on medium-high heat or preheat a broiler to high. Skewer 3 shrimp with two parallel skewers to make 4 skewers with 3 shrimp each. Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the soy with the lime juice and zest; reserve half in a separate small bowl. Brush or drizzle one of the portions of soy-lime over the shrimp. Cook on the griddle until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Brush the shrimp with the remaining soy-lime. Add a touch of olive oil to the shrimp after flipping to avoid sticking.
• Toss the noodles in a bowl with the sesame oil and the black and white sesame seeds. Arrange the rice noodles at the bottom of a serving bowl. Drizzle some of the peanut sauce on top. Top with the carrots, cilantro, cucumbers, daikon and scallions. Add the shrimp skewers to the bowl. Serve warm with a lime wedge and extra peanut sauce on the side.

PRAWN AND KING FISH SKEWERS WITH COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Shell and devein prawns leaving tails in tact. Cut each fillet into six pieces. Thread alternate pieces of fish and prawns on Skewers, either metal or soaked wooden ones.
• Combine spices, oil, sauce and juice in a small bowl; brush over fish and prawns. Cook skewers on heated oiled grill plate, or grill, or BBQ until browned all over and cooked as desired,.
• Serve with coconut rice.
• To Make the Rice.
• Combine rice, coconut cream and water in a large saucepan, bring to the boil, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 20 min's or until liquid is absorbed and rice is just tender.
• Meanwhile heat a small frying pan, add flaked coconut and cook over a low heat until browned lightly.
• Stir toasted coconut and coriander into cooked rice.