Garlic and Lemon Grilled Prawns
Elevate your next cookout with these zesty and savory Garlic and Lemon Grilled Prawns – the ultimate quick and flavorful seafood dish! Featuring succulent prawns marinated in a vibrant blend of freshly minced garlic, tangy lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of spice from optional chili flakes, this recipe is a celebration of bold Mediterranean flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes on the grill, these prawns cook to perfection – tender, juicy, and beautifully charred. Garnished with fragrant parsley and served with refreshing lemon wedges, they’re perfect as a light appetizer, a show-stopping part of a seafood platter, or paired with a crisp salad for an effortless alfresco meal. Whether you're hosting a summer BBQ or craving a healthy, low-carb delight, this grilled prawn recipe is guaranteed to impress. Keywords: garlic and lemon grilled prawns, Mediterranean grilled seafood, quick prawn recipes, summer BBQ seafood.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Lemon, juiced
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using). Mix well to form a marinade.
Add the prawns to the bowl and toss them in the marinade to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the prawns marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Once heated, place the marinated prawns on the grill. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
Remove the prawns from the grill and transfer them to a serving plate.
Garnish the grilled prawns with additional chopped parsley if desired and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy your garlic and lemon grilled prawns with a fresh salad or as part of a delicious seafood platter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
933 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 2926 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 122.2 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 442 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1693 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
