Apricot Habanero BBQ Jumbo Prawns with Coconut Rice & Baby Bok Choy

Seafood and BBQ sauce aren’t always paired together — but when the flavors are balanced correctly, the results can be incredible. These Apricot Habanero BBQ Jumbo Prawns combine sweet California apricots, bright habanero heat, and smoky grilled prawns for a dish that feels both vibrant and refined.

Finished with fragrant coconut rice and lightly charred baby bok choy, this recipe brings together sweet, spicy, and savory elements that make it ideal for warm-weather grilling or an elevated weeknight dinner.

At the center of the dish is Bearfoot BBQ Apricot Habanero BBQ Sauce, where ripe apricot sweetness meets the tropical heat of habanero chile. When brushed onto prawns over high heat, the sauce caramelizes quickly, forming a glossy glaze that amplifies the natural sweetness of the shellfish.

Why Apricot Habanero BBQ Sauce Works with Prawns

Prawns are naturally sweet and delicate, making them an excellent match for sauces that combine fruit and spice. The apricot adds a soft sweetness that complements the shellfish, while the habanero brings a bright heat that wakes up the palate without overpowering the dish.

Because prawns cook quickly, the sauce forms a beautiful caramelized glaze in just minutes on the grill.

This combination makes it ideal for:

• grilled shrimp recipes
• tropical BBQ seafood dishes
• summer grilling dinners
• spicy-sweet seafood recipes
• elevated backyard BBQ menus

Coconut Rice & Baby Bok Choy: A Perfect Balance

The bold flavor of the prawns benefits from a soft, fragrant base. Coconut rice adds a gentle sweetness and creamy texture that balances the heat from the habanero.

Baby bok choy provides a fresh, lightly charred vegetable element with subtle bitterness and crunch, rounding out the dish and keeping the flavors balanced.

Ingredients

BBQ Jumbo Prawns

1½ lbs jumbo prawns or shrimp (U12–U15 size, peeled and deveined, tails on)
⅓ cup Bearfoot BBQ Apricot Habanero BBQ Sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, finely grated
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper

Coconut Rice

1 cup jasmine rice
1 cup coconut milk
¾ cup water
½ tsp kosher salt

Grilled Baby Bok Choy

6 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp kosher salt
Fresh lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Cook the Coconut Rice

Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.

Combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Fluff with a fork and keep warm.

Prepare the Prawns

In a bowl, toss the prawns with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Brush lightly with Bearfoot BBQ Apricot Habanero BBQ Sauce.

Grill the Prawns

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Grill prawns for about 2–3 minutes per side, brushing with additional Apricot Habanero sauce as they cook. The sauce will caramelize quickly and develop a glossy finish.

Cook just until the prawns turn opaque and lightly charred.

Grill the Bok Choy

Toss baby bok choy with olive oil and salt.

Grill cut-side down for 2–3 minutes until lightly charred and tender.

Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.

Serving Suggestions

Spoon coconut rice into a shallow bowl or plate. Arrange grilled bok choy alongside the rice and top with the glazed prawns.

Finish with an extra drizzle of Bearfoot BBQ Apricot Habanero BBQ Sauce, fresh herbs, and lime wedges.

Pairs well with:

• cucumber salad
• grilled pineapple
• mango salsa
• crisp white wines like Riesling or Albariño

BBQ Sauce Beyond the Grill

Great BBQ sauces bring balance — not just heat or sweetness. When crafted with real fruit and carefully layered spice, they become versatile cooking ingredients that elevate everything from seafood to vegetables.

Bearfoot BBQ Apricot Habanero Sauce delivers ripe apricot sweetness with bright habanero heat, creating a sauce that shines on grilled prawns, roasted chicken, vegetables, and even tropical-inspired dishes.

For seafood that feels bold, fresh, and unforgettable, Apricot Habanero BBQ Sauce brings the perfect balance of sweetness and fire.