Sugar-Free Grilled Prawns with Garlic and Lemon
Elevate your seafood game with this vibrant and healthy recipe for Sugar-Free Grilled Prawns with Garlic and Lemon. Featuring juicy, tender prawns marinated in a zesty blend of fresh lemon juice, fragrant garlic, and extra virgin olive oil, this dish bursts with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. A touch of chopped parsley adds freshness, while a hint of char from the grill takes the flavor profile to the next level. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's perfect for a quick yet impressive meal. Serve these succulent grilled prawns with lemon wedges on the side for a naturally sugar-free, gluten-free, and keto-friendly crowd-pleaser that's ideal for summer gatherings or a light dinner any night of the week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together to form a marinade.
Add the prawns to the marinade and toss to coat them evenly. Let the prawns marinate for 10 minutes.
Preheat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat.
Once the grill is hot, place the marinated prawns on the grill. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until the prawns are opaque and slightly charred.
Remove the prawns from the grill and transfer them to a serving platter.
Garnish with additional chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
896 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.8 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 1727 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 121.3 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1522 mg | 32% | |
*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.
