Lagoon Garlic-Lime Prawns & Crispy Cassava – Authentic Micronesia Recipe
Sizzling Micronesian coastal prawns tossed with crisp cassava cubes and citrus.
- Country of Origin
- 🇫🇲 Micronesia (Micronesia, Oceania)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Wild prawns, Cubed crispy cassava (or potatoes), Cherry tomatoes, Calamansi lime, Garlic
Ingredients for Lagoon Garlic-Lime Prawns & Crispy Cassava (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) wild prawns, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups cubed crispy cassava (or potatoes), washed and trimmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with calamansi lime
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Micronesia seasoning (garlic, chilli flakes, coconut oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and calamansi lime for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add wild prawns and cubed crispy cassava (or potatoes) along with garlic, chilli flakes, coconut oil, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with cherry tomatoes and serve straight from the skillet.