Spicy King Prawn Skewers with Lime and Garlic

Name: Spicy King Prawn Skewers with Lime and Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 pieces Large King Prawns (peeled, tail-on); 2 pieces Lime (juice and zest); 4 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 piece Red Chili (finely chopped, deseeded to taste); 60 ml Olive Oil; 5 g Salt; 2 g Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 0.25 bunch Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish); 8 pieces Wooden Skewers (optional, soaked)

Difficulty

easy

Time

23m

Price Category

expensive

Calories

Medium

Prepare a true gourmet dish that comes together in minutes! These spicy king prawn skewers with lime and garlic are the perfect choice for a light summer dinner or an elegant appetizer. The refreshing lime and aromatic garlic perfectly highlight the sweet flavor of the prawns, while the chili adds a pleasant spicy kick. Fantastic whether grilled or pan-fried!

ingredients

4 Servings

16 pieces Large King Prawns (peeled, tail-on)2 pieces Lime (juice and zest)4 cloves Garlic (minced)1 piece Red Chili (finely chopped, deseeded to taste)60 ml Olive Oil5 g Salt2 g Freshly Ground Black Pepper0.3 bunch Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)8 pieces Wooden Skewers (optional, soaked)

Steps

Prepare Prawns & Marinade

Peel and devein the king prawns, leaving the tails on if desired. In a bowl, combine the juice and zest of one lime, minced garlic, finely chopped red chili, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the prawns to the marinade, toss to coat, and let them marinate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water during this time.

Skewer & Cook

Thread 4-5 marinated prawns onto each skewer. Heat a grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, until the prawns turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook them.

Serve

Remove the skewers from the heat. Squeeze the juice of the remaining lime over the cooked prawns and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Extra Tips

► Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.

► Don't overcook the prawns, as they will become rubbery! As soon as they turn pink and opaque, they are ready.

► Serve with a fresh salad or rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 180g
Calories	120 kcal	216 kcal
Protein	18g	32.4g
Fat	5g	9g
Carbohydrate	2g	3.6g
Fiber	0.5g	0.9g
Sugar	0.5g	0.9g