Description
Succulent prawns marinated in garlic and lemon, grilled to perfection for a smoky and flavorful feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large prawns (shell-on or peeled)
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or basil)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or paprika (optional)
- Wooden skewers (soaked in water)
Instructions
- Prepare the prawns: Clean and devein shell-on prawns or peel them, leaving the tail on if desired.
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped herbs, and spices.
- Marinate: Coat the prawns with the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill: Heat the grill to medium-high.
- Skewering: Thread prawns onto skewers, spacing them slightly apart.
- Grilling: Cook the skewers on the grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and grill-marked.
- Serving: Remove from the grill, sprinkle with herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcooking and ensure proper marination time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 prawns
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: grilled prawns, seafood, summer recipe, BBQ, family recipe