Description
These Char-Grilled King Prawns with Lemon are a delightful dish perfect for a summer seafood feast. Juicy prawns marinated in a zesty lemon-garlic mixture, charred to perfection on the grill, and served with a fresh squeeze of lemon and parsley garnish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds king prawns (shell-on or peeled, deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the Prawns: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the prawns and toss well to coat. Let marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Thread prawns onto skewers if desired, or grill them directly.
- Grill the Prawns: Grill the prawns for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink, slightly charred, and opaque throughout. Avoid overcooking.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with lemon wedges and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with rice, crusty bread, or a fresh salad.
- Brush with more marinade while grilling for extra flavor.
- Substitute king prawns with jumbo shrimp if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus optional marinating time)
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of prawns
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
