Description
Indulge in the ultimate flavors of char-grilled king prawns with lemon, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that is both simple and incredibly delicious. This recipe combines the smokiness of grilled prawns with the brightness of lemon and garlic, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs king prawns, shell-on and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Marinade:
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Add prawns and toss well to coat. Marinate for 20–30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Grill the Prawns: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill prawns for 2–3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink, opaque, and slightly charred.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate the prawns for up to 2 hours.
- Serve with crusty bread or a fresh green salad to soak up the flavorful juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
