Have you ever cooked with litchis? ๐คโจ This prawn and litchi skillet is sweet, savoury, fresh, and totally unexpected.
Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or thrown on the braai while litchis are in season.
Ingredients
500 g raw prawns, peeled and deveined
1 red onion, cut into thick wedges
1 green bell pepper, cut into large pieces
1 cup fresh litchis, peeled and deseeded
1โ2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, to taste
Zest of 1 lime or lemon
Juice of 1 lime or lemon
Fresh coriander, to finish
Method
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet or pan over high heat.
2. Add onion and green pepper; cook until lightly charred but still crisp.
3. Add litchis and cook until lightly caramelised.
4. Add prawns and cook 2โ3 minutes per side until just opaque.
5. Season with salt, citrus zest, and juice.
6. Toss everything together and remove from heat.
7. Finish with fresh coriander and serve immediately.
๐ Braai option:
Skewer prawns, vegetables, and litchis and braai over hot coals until cooked and lightly char...
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