Get ready to dive fork-first into this beautiful spiced white tiger prawn salad! Perfectly seared succulent white tiger prawns are perched atop a crunchy bed of Romaine lettuce and crisp radishes. The creamy wasabi dressing rounds it all up.
Again, one wonderful, quick and easy recipe. But, before you say, ah another salad, let me tell you something. This isn’t just a salad; it’s a symphony of textures and flavours. It’s the kind of dish that makes you feel like you’re dining seaside, even if you’re just in your kitchen with your slippers on.
Moreover, this recipe combines the bold, earthy flavours of smoked paprika, turmeric, and cumin to elevate the naturally sweet and juicy white tiger prawns. It’s quick, vibrant, and bursting with aromatic goodness. Serve it as an appetiser to wow your guests or as a light main course for those “I want something fresh, but fabulous” moments.
On one hand, the prawns deliver that delicate, briny sweetness, while on the other hand, the peppery radish adds a feisty crunch.
Wasabi
But wait—it gets better. These little ocean gems are draped in a velvety quark wasabi dressing that brings just the right amount of zing to your taste buds. Oh, wasabi, it’s the cheeky guest that crashes the party but ends up making everything more exciting. Paired with creamy quark, it’s not overpowering—just enough heat to keep things interesting. Would you dare to double the wasabi?
White tiger prawns are popular because they combine fantastic flavour, appealing texture, and versatility with accessibility and ease of preparation. They’re the perfect ingredient to elevate everyday dishes or impress at a fancy dinner party!
Additionally, you might love these salad recipes as well: easy turkey coriander meatball salad, summer asparagus strawberry salad, sweet potato peach salad or healthy pasta salad.
Ingredients for spiced white tiger shrimps salad:
- 50-80 g quark or cream cheese
- 10 g plain yogurt
- 5-8 g wasabi paste
- 1/2 lemon
- 1mini Romaine lettuce
- 3-4 radishes
- 220 g white tiger shrimps (trimmed, cleaned)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- salt and pepper
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- vinegar
Begin by preparing the prawns. Rinse the white tiger prawns under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Then, in a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, turmeric, cumin, chili flakes, sweet paprika, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Toss the prawns with the spice mixture until evenly coated.
Wash and slice the lettuce and radishes. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining quark or cream cheese, yoghurt, and wasabi. Mix well.
In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned prawns in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked prawns and toss to combine.
Finally, season the lettuce and radishes with olive oil and vinegar and toss. Arrange the lettuce onto a plate, top it with prawns and wasabi cheese dressing. Squeeze some lemon juice over the spiced white tiger prawn salad for more tanginess. Pair it with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a sparkling water with a slice of lemon, and you’ve got yourself a mini-vacation on a plate.
Enjoy.
