Balsamic Grilled Prawns

Ingredients list for Balsamic Grilled Prawns

• 1 cup Balsamic vinegar
• 6-8 Prawns (medium)
• ½ teaspoon Castor sugar (caster sugar)
• a pinch Sea salt
• to taste Salt
• 1 teaspoon Garlic finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon Mustard paste
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 2 teaspoons Red chilli flakes
• 3-4 tablespoon Oil
• 6-8 Cherry tomatoes
• 2-3 Iceberg lettuce leaves

Method

1. Shell and devein prawns keeping the tails intact. Wash well.
2. Reduce the balsamic vinegar in a non-stick pan for 8-10 minutes. Add castor sugar and sea salt. Mix well and simmer for 5-8 minutes or till it thickens.
3. Take prawns in a bowl. Add salt, chopped garlic, mustard paste, ½ teaspoon black pepper powder, 2 teaspoons balsamic reduction, 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes, 1 tablespoon oil and mix well. Set aside to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
4. Quarter cherry tomatoes and mix with torn lettuce leaves in a bowl.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick grill pan, place prawns on it and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or till well done.
6. Add salt, remaining pepper and chilli flakes and remaining oil to the lettuce-tomato mixture. Transfer onto a serving plate. Arrange the grilled prawns on it and drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
7. Serve immediately.