Grilled prawns with herbs
The particularity of this recipe is to marinate the prawns after grilling.
EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)
Ingredients
- 800 gr tiger prawns
- 1 pc lemon
For the marinade
- 50 ml lemon juice
- 50 ml olive oil
- 2 pcs chopped garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
- 1 tsp freshly chopped thyme
- Cayenne chilli pepper optional
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife to devein the prawns and cut a small line on the back of the tail to remove the black vein (prawn’s intestine).
- After deveining the prawns, rinse them with cold water, this will ensure all leftovers of the intestines are gone.
- Arrange the prawns on a towel and refrigerate.
Prepare the marinade:
- Mix all ingredients and season to taste with salt, pepper, and Cayenne chilli pepper.
- Heat the grill or the barbecue, arrange the prawns on top and cook for 4-5 minutes before flipping over and cooking for another 4-5 minutes.
- After grilling, toss the prawns in the marinade and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- The exact amount and selection of fresh herbs can change according to your taste and the availability.
- Do not overcook the prawns or peeling will be very difficult.
Nutrition for 1 portion
Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 27gFat: 15gCholesterol: 252mgSodium: 1132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 361IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1mg
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