Grilled Prawns with Raw Sauce
Elevate your next seafood dinner with this vibrant and flavor-packed Grilled Prawns with Raw Sauce recipe. Tender, smoky prawns are marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices, then perfectly grilled for a juicy, charred finish. The real star, however, is the raw sauce—a fresh, tangy medley of ripe tomatoes, red onion, parsley, basil, and a hint of chili, tied together with a simple vinaigrette. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 30 minutes, is perfect for summer barbecues or alfresco gatherings. Serve these succulent prawns with the refreshing raw sauce spooned generously over the top for a vibrant, restaurant-style presentation that will wow your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces large prawns (deveined, shell-on or shell-off as preferred)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes (diced)
- 0.5 medium red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 small red chili (finely chopped, optional)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for raw sauce)
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoons sugar
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the prawns. Place them in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Pour the marinade over the prawns and let them sit for 15 minutes while you prepare the raw sauce.
For the raw sauce, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, parsley, basil, and optional red chili in a mixing bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, and sugar. Pour this dressing over the tomato mixture and gently toss to combine. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill the marinated prawns for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are opaque and have developed light char marks. Be careful not to overcook.
To serve, arrange the grilled prawns on a platter and spoon the raw sauce generously over the top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.6 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 454 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 2617 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 62.1 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.1 mcg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1568 mg | 33% | |
*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.
