Spicy Lime Grilled Prawns
Fire up the grill and tantalize your taste buds with these irresistible Spicy Lime Grilled Prawns, a perfect blend of heat, zest, and smoky char. This quick and easy seafood recipe features tender, juicy prawns marinated in a vibrant mixture of fresh lime juice, garlic, smoked paprika, and red chili flakes, balanced with a hint of honey for sweetness and soy sauce for depth. In just 30 minutes, including marinating and grilling, you'll have a restaurant-worthy dish that's packed with bold citrus and spice flavors. Perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, these prawns are best served hot off the grill with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a refreshing finish. Whether you're a seafood lover or just craving something light and flavorful, this recipe delivers crave-worthy results every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams large prawns (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, red chili flakes, smoked paprika, honey, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
Add the prawns to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
While the prawns are marinating, preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated prawns onto skewers, if desired, for easy grilling.
Brush the grill with a little oil to prevent sticking and place the prawns directly on the grill grates. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the prawns turn pink, opaque, and slightly charred.
Remove the prawns from the grill and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the prawns.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 975 mg | 325% | |
| Sodium | 2318 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 122.8 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.0 mcg | 95% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1538 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.
