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Spicy grilled prawns with Alphonso Mangoes – Composition in food photography.
Composition in food photography is the trick of guiding the viewer’s eye towards the hero element of your work. Some of the ways of doing it are repetition, lines, shapes, symmetry etc.. We are demonstrating this with a simple recipe spicy grilled prawns.
Repetition : This is one of the easiest way to attract your viewer towards the main subject in your food photograph. Rule of threes: I mean it’s not rule of thirds. Any thing in three or more in a line grabs the attention of the viewer. Try this in your next food photograph, you will be the winner.
Impress your guest with these simple spicy king prawns with Alphonso mangoes. An amazing sweet and spicy combination which can served as a hors d’oeuvres. An hors d’oeuvres is a French word meaning “appetiser” a food item which is served before the main course of a meal.
Ingredients for spicy grilled prawns.
- King prawns – 10 numbers
- Ginger garlic paste – 1 1/2 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder – 3/4 tsp
- Cumin powder – 1/4 tsp
- Chilli powder – 1 tsp (to taste)
- Coriander powder – 3/4 tsp
- Pepper powder – 1/4 tsp
- Lemon juice – 2 tsp
- Coconut oil – 2 spoons (to grill the prawns)
- Curry leaf – 1 stalk
- Alphonso Mango – 1 nos (cut into cubes)
- Lemon wedges – 1
- Salt to taste.
Method of cooking spicy grilled prawns.
- Clean and devein the prawns, keep the tail for presentation purpose.
- Mix the prawns with the above ingredients, except mangoes and coconut oil.
- Keep it in the refrigerator for an hour to marinate.
- In a hot pan or griddle, with the coconut oil grill the prawns for 3 to 4 minutes both sides.
- Serve it in the skews with the alphonso mangoes and a wedge of lemon. Enjoy your meal!!
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Spicy Grilled Prawns
Ingredients
- 10 nos king prawns
- 1 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 3/4 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper powder
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (to grill the prawns)
- 1 stalk curry leaves
- 1 alphonso mango (cut into cubes)
- 1 lemon wedges
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Clean and de-vain the prawns, keep the tail for presentation purpose.
- Mix the prawns with the above ingredients, except mangoes and coconut oil.
- Keep it in the refrigerator for an hour to marinate.
- In a hot pan or griddle, with the coconut oil grill the prawns for 3 to 4 minutes both sides.
- Serve it in the skews with the alphonso mangoes and a wedge of lemon. Enjoy your meal!!
Looks delish! Plated and shot amazingly!
Thank you Graci.
This indeed is eye catching Sumith… your tip is awesome..will definitely keep in mind
Thank you Lathiya. And you will be the winner??
Wonderful pictures!
Thank you Dimple.
Prawns and mangoes great combination.beautiful plating and photography.Thanks for the tips.
Thanks you Sujitha for this beautiful words.
Sumith, this true art in food representation and creation. Thank you for sharing
Thank you Cornelia. You are a true inspiration for me.
Such a tasty combination. Great tips! ?
Thanks a bunch Ronit.
A beautiful shot Sumith…Thank you for the tips ?
Thanks a ton Carol.
Very enticing, Sumith. I especially like the various colors (the sprig of dill…) ?
Thanks a lot Alex for all the encouragement you giving in me.
If you keep this food in front of me, I’d rather not eat it, but admire its beauty for hours together! Simply splendid Sumith ?
Thanks a lot Radhika for this inspirational words! And I wish, I could write like you too.?
Never knew “Any thing in three or more in a line grabs the attention of the viewer”. Well, one lives and learns everyday. 🙂 These foods presentations are pieces of art. You are gifted.
Thanks a lot Jheelam for these words of encouragement.
Your presentation is always so attractive. The rule of threes also applies to garden planting
Thank you Derrick. I never tried this in the garden. Summer is on its way. Thanks for this tip, will try it out this time.
Absolutely stunning ? Thanks for sharing the tips
Thank you Smitha.
lovely presentation Sumith, a masterpiece indeed !!
Thank you Nisha.
Your food presentations always catch my eye Sumith!
Thanks a lot Kathryn.
Woow…so yummy..I will cook…. even here I buy Kerela sea seafood…??
Thanks Hiral. Our coastal seafood specialities are always Amazing!
Yes….manglorian and keralian dishes are so yummy…but in Karnataka PPL not eat spicy food ???
Your food creations are so amazing always!
Thank you Pragalbha.
You are very welcome 🙂
Beautiful presentation of these yummy prawns Sumith!!
Thank you Ursula.
What a nice site Sumith – you are very creative!! Nice job – you make these plates look too good to eat! ?
Thank you for your inspirational words Joan.
Beautiful presentation ! It looks so captivating !!
Thanks Megala.
Stunning creation and excellent recipe !! A lot to learn. Thanks for the tips. Ready to line up my food in threes 😉
Thanks Ritu ? Three or more makes the diffrence?
Wow! Really beautiful appetisers and photos Sumith! Loving all the colours. 🙂
Thank you Lili for those kind words.
Sumith I can never visit your blog when I’m hungry. Even when I’m NOT hungry, the food always looks so good!!❤
Thank you for those inspirational words Deb.
I love prawns, Sumith. This dish looks delicious and is beautifully presented too.
Thank you Robbie, sorry in a late reply. Was away from WP for a while.
Absolutely mesmerizing! Wonderful pictures and mouth-watering recipe!
Thanks a lot for your kind words.
Wow! Stunning photos! Thank you for giving photography lessons, too
Thank you Robin. Glad you are enjoying it.
Amazing shot ??
Thank you Rateka.
Simply WOW! Looks incredible!
Thank you Violetta.
Beautiful plating and photography.
Thanks a lot!
I love your web site and have just become a follower. Thank you so much for taking a look at my latest posting. Take care.
Thank you Cielotech
Awesome pictures, Sumith. Loved your tips. will follow it next time.
Thanks Sayanti.
Beautiful and delicious!
Thanks Diane.
Fantastic dear! You are very artist ??
Thank you Anto.
Sounds fantastic! And great presentation, as always ?
Thank you Christy.
Hey buddy!!! Kaun sa theme hai aapka?
I loved reading about the rule of threes and composition and just wow. I never knew so much thought went into food photography, thankyou!
Thanks a lot for stopping by.
Stunning presentation and photos Sumith!
Thank a a lot Sandhya.
I always learn a lot from you, Sumith! I will try to guide the eye towards “the hero” from now on, and I really appreciate the lesson. Beautiful presentation, work of art, as always!
Thanks for your encouragement Dolly.
I’ve been so poor at catching up on blog reading recently but WOW Sumith – you’re site looks AMAZING!! Love it! xx
Thank you Wendy for all your support.
Oh wow! Beautiful!
Thanks a lot.