Prawn and Bacon Brochettes
Elevate your next barbecue or dinner party with these irresistible Prawn and Bacon Brochettes—a perfect combination of smoky, savory, and zesty flavors! This quick and easy recipe pairs juicy prawns wrapped in crispy bacon with a tantalizing marinade of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and smoked paprika. Grilled to perfection in just 10 minutes, these skewers are bursting with flavor and topped with fresh parsley for an elegant touch. Ideal as an appetizer or main course, these brochettes pair beautifully with lemon wedges for a pop of brightness. Plus, they’re easy to prepare ahead of time, making them a hassle-free hit for any occasion. Perfect for seafood lovers seeking a wow-worthy dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 pieces large prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 8 pieces bacon strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 pieces wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Start by preparing the bacon. Cut each bacon strip in half, so you have two shorter strips per piece of bacon.
Wrap each prawn tightly with a half-strip of bacon and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Brush the marinade evenly over the bacon-wrapped prawns, ensuring all sides are coated.
Take the wooden skewers (pre-soaked to prevent burning) and thread 2 bacon-wrapped prawns onto each skewer.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bacon is crispy and the prawns are cooked through.
Once cooked, remove the brochettes from the grill and transfer them to a serving plate.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
879 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 538 mg | 179% | |
| Sodium | 2547 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 82.8 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1280 mg | 27% | |
*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.
