Grilled Garlic Chili Prawns are a delicious and spicy seafood dish perfect for grilling out. This recipe combines succulent prawns with a flavorful garlic and chili marinade, making it an ideal choice for summer barbecues and gatherings.
With simple ingredients and quick preparation, these prawns are a fantastic addition to your collection of recipes for the grill. They can be served as an appetizer or a main dish alongside your favorite sides.
Easy Grilled Garlic Chili Prawns Recipe
This recipe features prawns marinated in a zesty mixture of garlic, chili flakes, and olive oil, then grilled to perfection. The dish takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, red chili flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Marinate the Prawns: Add the prawns to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Prawns: Thread the marinated prawns onto skewers. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Serve: Remove from the grill, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
