Prawn Banh Mi Sandwich
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Banh Mi and Sandwiches

Prawn Banh Mi Sandwich

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Plump, sweet shellfish sautéed in garlic, white wine, and fresh parsley, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon and sea salt.

Ingredients

  • • 400g large prawns, peeled and deveined
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp sugar
  • • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • • 1/2 cup pickled carrots and daikon
  • • 1 baguette, split and toasted

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Peel and devein the prawns, keeping the tails on.

2
Phase 2

Toss the prawns with the garlic, fish sauce, sugar, oil, and black pepper, and rest for 15 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Grill the prawns on skewers until pink and lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side.

4
Phase 4

Fill the toasted baguette with the grilled prawns, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, and coriander.

5
Phase 5

Squeeze lime over the filling and serve warm.