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Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Grilled Prawns

Cultural Context

Mashed sweet potatoes are a popular dish in American cuisine, often enjoyed during holiday meals and family gatherings. They provide a sweet, creamy contrast to savory dishes, making them a favorite side. Pairing them with grilled prawns adds a touch of elegance and a delightful seafood flavor, showcasing the versatility of sweet potatoes. This dish is embraced in various forms across the country, especially in Southern cooking where sweet potatoes are a staple.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs sweet potatoes
1 lb tiger prawns
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
3 cloves garlic
1 habanero
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup parsley
2 green onions
1 cup carrots
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon honey

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat and adds healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories while water is a budget-friendly option.

1

Season prawn heads with garlic, onions, carrots, parsley, water, salt, and habanero.

2

Zest a lemon and slice some butter, onions, and garlic.

3

Mix everything together to create a marinade for the prawns.

4

Brush the marinade on the prawns and set aside to marinate.

5

In a saucepan, add butter, milk, onions, garlic, habanero, and Italian seasoning, and bring to a simmer.

6

Boil salted water and prepare to cook the sweet potatoes.

7

Strain the prawns after 30 minutes to reserve the flavorful broth.

8

In the same broth, add vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, and boil for about 1 minute.

9

Remove the vegetables and set aside after boiling.

10

Check the sweet potatoes for tenderness, then strain and return them to the pot.

11

Mash the sweet potatoes with the infused milk and butter mixture until smooth.

12

Grill the prawns for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.

13

Reduce the reserved prawn broth until thick, then add a cornstarch slurry to thicken further.

14

Add butter to the flavored vegetables and drizzle with honey.

15

Serve the mashed sweet potatoes topped with grilled prawns and vegetables on the side.

16

Drizzle lemon juice over the prawns before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilinggrilling

Equipment Needed

potgrillmasherskewersmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishmilk

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