Description
These Char-Grilled King Prawns with Lemon are a delicious and healthy seafood dish perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. Marinated in a zesty blend of lemon, garlic, and herbs, these prawns are grilled to perfection, resulting in a juicy and flavorful dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Raw King Prawns:
- 500g (1 lb) raw king prawns, peeled and deveined with tails on
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add prawns and marinate for 15–30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill Prawns: Thread prawns onto skewers and grill for 2–3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly charred.
- Serve: Remove from grill and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes to the marinade.
- These prawns can also be broiled if a grill isn’t available.
- Serve with rice, salad, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
