GRILLED GIANT PRAWNS WITH LEMON AND BASIL

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Categories     Citrus     Shellfish     Appetizer     Low Carb     Grill/Barbecue

Yield Serves 4 as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 jumbo green tiger prawns (4 to 6 per pound) in the shell, about 90 grams each
2 lemons
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp finely minced garlic
pinch sea salt
1 tbsp canola oil

Steps:

  • Wash prawns and pat dry. Using kitchen shears, snip down the centre back of each shell to the tail. Do not remove the shell. With a sharp knife, cut a deep slit lengthwise down the centre of the meat, but do not cut all the way through to the legs. Remove the vein. With a microplane or fine grater zest one of the lemons. Slice the other lemon into wedges and set aside for garnish. In a small bowl, toss the zest, basil, parsley and salt to combine. Add the garlic and canola oil, then crush mixture with a fork to release the flavours. Divide the herb mixture into four equal portions and press into the slits of the four prawns. Grill prawns over medium heat until the shells turn pink and the meat becomes opaque. Take care not to let the shells burn. Serve with lemon wedges.

CBK IMTIAJ
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Nice recipe! I tried it with some fresh prawns I caught this morning and it turned out amazing. The lemon and basil really brought out the flavor of the prawns.


legcheese
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I was looking for an easy and delicious grilled prawn recipe and this one delivered! The prawns were juicy and flavorful, and the lemon-basil marinade was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Nethmi Premathilaka
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Easy and flavorful. I used frozen prawns and they turned out great. Will definitely make this again!


Dilowar Dilowar
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Delicious! The prawns were cooked perfectly and the lemon-basil marinade was amazing. Will definitely be making this again.


Sheraz Saleem (Sherazi)
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These grilled giant prawns were an absolute delight! The lemon and basil marinade infused the prawns with a wonderfully zesty and aromatic flavor. The prawns were cooked to perfection, tender and juicy on the inside with a slightly charred exterior.