Skinnymixer’s Butter Tikka Prawns with Mango Salsa features in the Chef Specials section of the cookbook SkinnyAsia 2.

Juicy prawns coated in our flavour-packed Indian Masala Paste and sizzling butter are paired with a fresh mango and cucumber salsa for the perfect balance of rich, spicy, sweet and tangy.

Serve with Golden Coconut Rice for an easy Indian-inspired feast that’s impressive enough for entertaining.

What are Butter Tikka Prawns?

These Butter Tikka Prawns take inspiration from the rich, spiced flavours of Indian tikka dishes but keep things fresh and simple.

The prawns are marinated in our Indian Masala Paste, then cooked quickly over high heat with butter until juicy and lightly charred. The fresh mango salsa cuts through the richness with sweet mango, crisp cucumber, red onion and a tangy lime dressing.

Best of all, once the prawns have marinated, they take only minutes to cook.

What ingredients you will need

Indian Masala Paste – you find this in the cookbook in the Basics section. It’s a fresh spice paste that you portion and keep in the freezer. It is also used in the Roast Tandoori Chicken.
raw prawn meat
fish sauce
honey
oil
salt
fresh lime juice
Lebanese cucumber
mango flesh
red capsicum
red onion
cracked black pepper
cumin powder
dried chilli flakes
butter

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How long should I marinate the prawns?

We recommend marinating the prawns in the Indian Masala Paste for at least 20 minutes.

If you have time, 2 hours will allow the flavours to develop further. Keep the prawns refrigerated while marinating.

What can I serve with Butter Tikka Prawns?

For a lighter meal, serve the prawns and Mango Salsa with a simple green salad.

For an Indian-inspired feast, serve with Golden Coconut Rice and Kachumber Salad from SkinnyAsia 2. Add fresh lemon or lime wedges at the table for an extra burst of acidity.

Dietary variations

One of the things we love about Butter Tikka Prawns with Mango Salsa is how easily the recipe can be adapted to suit different dietary needs.

Seafood Free: Replace the prawns with chicken tenderloins.

Low Carb: Replace the mango with tomatoes and use a compliant sweetener.

Super Skinny: Halve the butter.

Paleo: Use ghee or replace the butter with olive oil.

Vegetarian: Replace the prawns with paneer and use vegetarian fish sauce.

Low FODMAP: Replace the honey with maple syrup and red onion with the green part of spring onion. Use a compliant Indian Masala Paste.

Halved/Doubled: This recipe can easily be halved or doubled. When doubling, continue cooking the prawns in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan.

From the Testing Team

Alisha D. – I was a little unsure if I was going to like the salad dressing. But trust the process and it was all delicious so hard to pick a favourite recipe from this book! Ive enjoyed so many things already
Deb D. – Nice flavours. Loved the dressing with the mango.
Sarah M. – Hubby LOVED this one!

Some other Thermomix prawn recipes you might love:

Want to know more about SkinnyAsia 2 cookbook?

SkinnyAsia 2 is a collection of Thermomix & Conventional cooking recipes. All of our cookbooks have a strong focus on Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Egg Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian and Low FODMAP.

We cover a wide range of dietary variations in the cookbook – LC: Low Carb, GF: Gluten-free, DF: Dairy-free, LM: Low Fodmap, SS: Super Skinny, V: Vegetarian

FAQs

Can I make the Mango Salsa ahead of time?

You can prepare the mango, cucumber and onion ahead of time and keep them covered in the fridge. Keep the dressing separate and toss it through the salsa just before serving for the freshest texture.

Can I use frozen prawns?

Yes. Thaw the prawns completely, drain well and pat them dry before adding the Indian Masala Paste. Removing excess moisture will help the prawns sear rather than steam when they hit the hot pan.

SkinnyAsia 2

The full Butter Tikka Prawns with Mango Salsa recipe, including Thermomix and conventional instructions, can be found in SkinnyAsia 2.

With recipes designed to be adapted for different dietary needs, SkinnyAsia 2 makes it easier to enjoy Asian-inspired favourites at home.

SkinnyAsia2: Butter Tikka Prawns with Mango Salsa