Kaylenes Prawn Skewers
Fire up your grill and savor the irresistible flavors of Kaylene’s Prawn Skewers! This quick and vibrant recipe combines succulent prawns with a zesty marinade of lime, garlic, honey, and warm spices like smoked paprika and cumin, delivering a tantalizing balance of smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet notes. Perfect for summer cookouts or a simple weeknight dinner, these skewers come together in just 30 minutes, offering a delightful combination of charred seafood and fresh cilantro. Serve them hot off the grill with lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrusy brightness, and watch them disappear faster than you can say "delicious!" Ideal for seafood lovers and grill enthusiasts alike, these prawn skewers are a surefire hit for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams prawns (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lime (zested and juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)
- 8 pieces wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during cooking.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, smoked paprika, ground cumin, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Add the peeled and deveined prawns to the bowl and toss them in the marinade until well coated. Cover the bowl and let the prawns marinate in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated prawns onto the skewers, spacing them evenly to ensure even cooking.
Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking. Place the prawn skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the prawns turn opaque and have a nice char.
Remove the skewers from the grill and sprinkle them with freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the prawns. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.0 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 735 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 3319 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 90.7 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1650 mg | 35% | |
*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.
