Best 7 Prawn Marinade Recipes
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to cook prawns that'll tantalize your taste buds, a prawn marinade is a great option. Simply coat your prawns in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and liquids, then let them soak for a while to allow the flavors to penetrate. The result is a succulent, juicy prawn that's perfect for grilling, pan-frying, or baking. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned pro, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious prawn marinade that will make your next meal unforgettable.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
GARLIC PRAWNS (SHRIMP!)
Recipe video above. Hands down, my favourite way to cook fresh prawns! Simple and fabulous, the 3 tips for top notch garlic prawns is to chop rather than use a mincer for the garlic (it splatters and burns on high heat), only marinate for 20 minutes and the splash of wine gives this a flavour edge as well as stopping the garlic from burning. Serves 2 as a main, 4 as a starter.
Provided by Nagi
Time 16m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Marinade: Place the prawns, garlic, olive oil and pepper in bowl. Gently toss then set aside for 20 minutes.
- Salt: Add salt into prawns just before cooking and toss.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 220 g, Calories 311 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 343 mg, Sodium 1267 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
MARINATED PRAWNS (SHRIMP) FOR THE BBQ / GRILL
Super easy and tasty. Allow at least 30 minutes marinating time. You can use a large zip-lock bag to cut down on the washing up. You can use any seafood of your choice for this recipe. It's even pretty good with marinara mix.
Provided by Jubes
Categories Australian
Time 55m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place prawns in a shallow dish or large plastic ziplock bag.
- Blend together all the remaining ingredients and pour over the prawns. Turn to coat well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- BBQ prawns for 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked. Do not overcook as they will become tough. Baste during the first couple of minutes of cooking time.
- Serve sprinkled with some extra chopped coriander, parsley or shallots with either some rice or a salad.
GARLIC PRAWNS
This is a great easy prawn marinade, they are great on the BBQ, we put them out as appetizers but they can also be a main course. I've also sauteed them with the marinade and used the sauce with pasta or just lapped it up with French bread! ENJOY.
Provided by kathie
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 1h18m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a glass dish, mix together the olive oil, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, basil and white wine. Add the prawns, and stir to coat. Cover, and let marinate for 1 hour.
- Heat an outdoor grill to high heat.
- Thread prawns onto skewers. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until pink.
- If desired, reserve marinade; transfer to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with prawns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 166.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
SMOKED PAPRIKA PRAWN SKEWERS
Healthy and packed with summer flavours, these paprika-spiked prawn skewers are based on pintxos - the Basque version of tapas
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Snack, Starter
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak the skewers in a bowl of water for 10 mins. Meanwhile, peel the prawns, leaving the tails intact, and devein. To do this, run a sharp knife down the back, making a tiny incision just enough to remove the visible black vein. Wash the prawns and pat dry with kitchen paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic, cumin, oregano, lemon zest and 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the prawns and leave to marinate for 15 mins at room temperature. Then skewer a prawn onto each stick.
- Heat the remaining oil in a roomy frying pan and fry the prawns for 3-4 mins, turning halfway through until just cooked. You may need to do this in batches. Season, squeeze over some lemon juice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
SHRIMP MARINADE
This is awesome for grilled shrimp! I had several marinade recipes for shrimp but didn't have all of the ingredients for one recipe so I combined them consisting of what I had. I was really surprised at the results! I get wonderful compliments for this recipe. Should marinate 1-2 lbs. of shrimp--adjust to taste.
Provided by ellem8675309
Categories Beginner Cook
Time 2h25m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place shrimp on wooden skewers.
- Combine all ingredients in large zippered plastic bag.
- Marinate at least 2 hours (refrigerated).
- Grill for a couple minutes on each side until shrimp is no longer grey and is pink.
- Serve with garlic butter dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 1940.8, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1, Protein 17.8
FRAGRANT THAI PRAWNS
Add subtle Thai flavours to seafood in Curtis Stone's prawn recipe
Provided by Curtis Stone
Categories Dinner, Main course, Starter
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Tip all the chopped ingredients into a bowl, add the olive oil along with the lime zest and juice and mix well. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to mingle.
- To make fragrant Thai prawns, remove heads and peel shells from 20 raw king prawns but leave tail sections on. Toss in the marinade and cook on a really hot barbecue for 45 seconds on each side until they turn from grey-blue to pink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.42 milligram of sodium
GRILLED MARINATED SHRIMP
This makes the best shrimp! Remove from skewers and serve on a bed of pasta with sauce for a great meal.
Provided by Robbie Rice
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Tapas
Time 2h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reserve a small amount for basting later. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag with shrimp. Seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Preheat grill for medium-low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 5 minutes per side, or until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 230.4 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
Tips:
- Use fresh prawns. Fresh prawns have a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen prawns.
- Clean the prawns properly. Remove the head, shell, and devein the prawns. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
- Use a flavorful marinade. The marinade will help to tenderize the prawns and infuse them with flavor. Experiment with different ingredients to create your own unique marinade.
- Marinate the prawns for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. The longer you marinate the prawns, the more flavorful they will be.
- Cook the prawns over medium heat. Overcooked prawns will be tough and chewy. Cook them just until they are opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve the prawns immediately. Prawns are best served hot off the grill or out of the pan.
Conclusion:
There are many different ways to marinate prawns, and the best marinade for you will depend on your personal preferences. Experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create your own unique marinade. With a little practice, you'll be able to make delicious, flavorful prawns that will impress your friends and family.
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