Jerk Prawn and Mango Lettuce Wraps
Sizzling jerk prawns tucked into crisp lettuce cups with sweet mango, cucumber, mint and sharp pickled red onions.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Jerk marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.56 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 233kcal
- 20gcarbs
- 11.5gof which sugars
- 7.2gfat
- 1.9gsaturates
- 23.9gprotein
- 5.6gfibre
- 1.7gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toss the prawns with 60 ml of your ready made jerk marinade (see the base recipe). Marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes, no longer.
20 min - 2
Mix the mango, cucumber and mint in a bowl with a squeeze of lime juice.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Cook the prawns for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until pink all over and curled.
6 min - 4
Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter.
- 5
Spoon in the mango salad and the prawns, and top with your ready made pickled red onions (see the base recipe).
- 6
Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Tips
- Do not marinate the prawns for more than 30 minutes. The lime juice and vinegar start to firm and cook the flesh.
- Dry the prawns on kitchen paper before cooking so they sear rather than steam.
- If using frozen prawns, defrost them fully in the fridge overnight and pat dry.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten straight away. Leftover cooked prawns keep in the fridge for 1 day and should be eaten cold or reheated until steaming hot. Do not freeze the finished wraps.
Questions
Can I use cooked prawns?
Yes, but add them to the pan only to warm through for 1 minute after tossing in the marinade. Cooking them for longer makes them rubbery.
Can I use chicken instead?
Yes. Use 400 g of thinly sliced chicken thigh, marinated for 30 minutes and cooked for 6 to 8 minutes until no pink remains.
Is this suitable for a gluten free diet?
Yes. All the ingredients are gluten free, as are the jerk marinade and pickled red onions bases. It is also dairy free, egg free and nut free, but it contains shellfish.
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Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
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