Spiced Prawns
Elevate your seafood game with these tantalizing Spiced Prawns, a quick and easy recipe packed with vibrant flavors! Juicy prawns are marinated in a bold blend of garlic, olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, and a hint of optional cayenne pepper for a spicy kick, then pan-seared to perfection in just minutes. Finished with a zesty splash of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these prawns are beautifully charred and bursting with aromatic spices. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a versatile main dish served over rice, alongside a crisp salad, or paired with crusty bread, this dish is a must-try for any seafood lover. Ready in just 25 minutes, these flavorful prawns are as convenient as they are delicious—a surefire hit for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the prawns under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper (if using), lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.
Add the prawns to the marinade and toss them until they are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and let the prawns marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the marinated prawns in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
Cook the prawns on one side for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and slightly charred, then flip them and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked through.
Transfer the cooked prawns to a serving plate and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the spiced prawns with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness. Enjoy them as a standalone appetizer or as part of a main dish with rice, salad, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.9 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1194 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 399 mg | 8% | |
*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.
