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the completed grilled prawns skewers served on a plate with lime wedges
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Grilled Prawns

These flavorful Seafood Skewers are ready in under 10 minutes!
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, Western
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 16 skewers
Calories 76kcal
Author Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce or regular soy
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • Red pepper flakes to taste optional
  • 2 pounds (907g) peeled and cleaned prawns, tails still on

Instructions

  • Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before using.
  • Mix together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, chili paste, lime juice, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes if using, in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the prawns to the bowl and mix until coated.
  • You can cook straight away or leave to marinate. If marinating, marinate for 30 minutes up to 1 hours ahead. Thread about 5 prawns to each skewer.
  • Preheat the grill (or charcoal grill), broiler or grill pan to medium heat, oil the grates and grill the skewers for 1 ½ -3 minutes per side or until opaque.
  • Transfer skewers to a plate and serve.

Make In the Air Fryer

  • Create the skewers like you did in the instructions above using steps 1-4.
  • Preheat Air Fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C. Place skewers in the Air Fryer, making sure the skewers don’t touch.
  • Cook for 5-8 minutes, turning skewers halfway through the cook time. Since air fryer temperatures can vary, start with less time and then add more as needed.

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Notes

  • For maximum flavor marinate shellfish for at 30-60 minutes.
  • Make sure they are peeled before marinating so that the marinade goes in.
  • Best you use large prawns so they are easier to thread or so they don’t drop between the grates while cooking.
  • I highly recommend cooking prawns of the same size together so they cook evenly.
  • These cook quickly, so keep close watch so they don't overcook. They become rubbery when overdone.
  • I also highly recommend oiling the grill grates before turning on the grill to avoid the food sticking on.
  • If possible, use metal skewers because they transmit heat well.
  • Also flat skewers are ideal so food does not twirl around the skewer. 
  • No time to soak the skewers before marinating? Then just use grill plates instead.
  • Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for 2 days.
  • There are 2 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving. 
 

 

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg