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Grilled Prawns

Grilled Prawns

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Grilled Prawns are a healthy and flavorful seafood delight that captures the essence of summer barbecues. This preparation involves marinating giant prawns in a zesty mixture of olive oil, crushed garlic, and aromatic herbs before cooking them over high heat. The grilling process caramelizes the natural sugars in the prawns, creating a smoky and charred exterior that contrasts with the sweet, juicy meat. Its taste is bright and savory, with a hint of garlic and citrus in every bite. This dish is perfect as a sophisticated appetizer or can be served as a main course with a fresh green salad or couscous.

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyEasy
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Ingredients

500g Jumbo Prawns, shell-on or off
3 tbsp Olive Oil
4 Garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp Paprika
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Dried Basil
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Chili flakes
Wooden skewers, soaked in water
Lemon wedges for serving
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Grilling with shells on keeps the prawns juicier and provides more smoky flavor.
  • Do not marinate for too long; the acid in lemon juice will start 'cooking' the raw prawns.
  • High heat is essential for those beautiful grill marks without overcooking the center.
  • Soaking wooden skewers is the most important step to prevent them from catching fire.

Nutritional Information(Per 150g)

Calories

160 kcal

Protein

24g

Fat

6g

Carbs

2g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.