Plancha Prawns with Teriyaki Sauce – quickly grilled, aromatic, and full of umami.
Plancha prawns offer pure grilling pleasure with intense roasted aromas and a juicy bite. In this simple plancha recipe, king prawns are seared quickly and hot, then refined with a homemade teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and mirin. This creates a perfectly balanced flavor of sweetness, spice, and a delicate umami note. Whether as a starter, a light main course, or the highlight of a summer barbecue evening – this Asian-inspired grilling recipe is ideal for outdoor cooking, gas grills with a plancha, and anyone who wants to grill prawns for quick enjoyment and great flavor.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 16 prawns (king prawns preferred)
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 100 ml Kikkoman soy sauce (green cap)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ clove garlic
- 50 ml rice wine vinegar (mirin)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
Preparation
Teriyaki Sauce:
- For the teriyaki sauce, combine soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a pan and bring to a boil.
- Chop the garlic and ginger into very small, fine pieces and add them to the pan. Once the mixture has reduced by half, you can optionally add a little cornstarch, dissolved in water, to thicken the sauce.
Frying Prawns:
- Peel the prawns; do not remove the head and tail.
- Heat the griddle plate (plancha) for quick searing.
- Brush the king prawns with the teriyaki sauce and sear them for approx. 1-2 minutes per side to keep them crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
- Serve the remaining teriyaki sauce with the prawn dish as a delicate accompaniment, perfect as a starter or a light Mediterranean main course.
Chef's Tip:
Marinate the prawns in the teriyaki sauce for 15 minutes before frying. This allows them to absorb the aroma better, and the spicy sauce provides a more intense flavor.
Optionally, you can season the prawns with a little Espelette or cayenne pepper before frying. This makes them even spicier and they are perfect finger food for summer grilling, a relaxed brunch, or as a delicate starter for guests.
Grilled vegetables, a fresh salad, or aromatic rice go particularly well with this plancha dish and complete the Asian-inspired dinner. Mediterranean side dishes such as pasta or a light casserole also complement this dish wonderfully.
