Thai Banana Salsa with King Prawns

Ingredients and Weight:

• 4 ripe bananas, peeled and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (optional, for spiciness)
• 1 pound king prawns, peeled and deveined

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

5 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a bowl, combine the diced bananas, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, rice vinegar, fish sauce, and optionally Sriracha sauce if desired.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
3. In a skillet or pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add the king prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
5. Serve the Thai Banana Salsa in a bowl and top with the cooked king prawns.
6. Garnish with additional cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):

• Calories: 200
• Protein: 25 grams
• Fat: 10 grams
• Carbohydrates: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tangy banana salsa with a refreshing citrus flavor
• Perfectly cooked king prawns add protein and a delicate seafood flavor
• Crisp red bell pepper and onion provide texture and crunch
• Fresh cilantro adds a herbaceous element
• Suitable for American taste buds as it combines familiar flavors (bananas, red bell pepper) with exotic Thai elements (fish sauce, Sriracha)

User Comments:

• "This dish is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. The banana salsa is addictive!"
• "The prawns were juicy and tender, and the salsa added the perfect zing to the meal."
• "I love the freshness of the cilantro and lime in this dish. It's a great appetizer or light meal."
• "Easy to make and absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again!"
• "I added extra Sriracha to give it a spicy kick, and it was fantastic."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have fresh lime juice, you can use store-bought lime juice. Just make sure to use 100% lime juice, not the concentrate.
• You can adjust the spiciness of the dish by adding more or less Sriracha sauce.
• If you don't have king prawns, you can use any other type of shrimp. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
• Serve the dish immediately for the best flavor.