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Prawn Bites with Chimichurri & Nectarine Salsa (Gluten & Grain Free)

These small bites are fresh, easy and delicous. Serve them as appetizers or finger food.
Course Appetizer, Finger Food, Pre Dinner Snack, Starter
Cuisine All around
Keyword Dairy-Free, Easy, Fresh, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Light, Quick
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 Pieces

Ingredients

  • 6 slices Sweet potatoes
  • 6 Prawns

Ingredients for the chimichurri

  • 1 hand full of Parsley
  • 1 hand full of Cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1/2-1 Green chili pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1-2 tbsp Water

For the nectarine salsa

  • 2 Nectarines finely diced
  • 1 Red onion finely chopped
  • 1 Tomato finely diced
  • 1/2-1 Red chili finely chopped
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  • Bake the sweet potato slices for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Combine nectarines, tomato, red onion, chil and lime in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Taste to check if more seasoning is needed.
  • Mix the ingredients for the chimichurri in a blender until smooth. Taste to check if additional seasoning is neeed.
  • Preheat a pan over medium/high heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Pat dry the prawns well using a paper towel. Add to the hot pan and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, until browned.
  • When potatoes are done add about one tablespoon of chimichurri on each. Top with the fried prawns and nectarine salsa.