Holiday
Spicy Barbecue Prawns
A holiday appetizer from Savor the Holidays — ready in 30 minutes.
Recipe by Cyman Huang
Cooked, styled and photographed in his kitchen.
Spicy Barbecue Prawns opens the appetizer chapter of Savor the Holidays — a crowd-pleasing bite built for gatherings, parties, and festive tables.
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Ingredients
- 500g large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Method
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Stir well to create a marinade.
- 2
Add the peeled and deveined prawns to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the marinade. Allow the prawns to marinate for about 10 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 4
Thread the marinated prawns onto skewers, leaving a small space between each prawn.
- 5
Place the prawn skewers on the preheated grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the prawns are pink and cooked through.
- 6
Remove the prawn skewers from the grill and transfer them to a serving plate.
- 7
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
- 8
Enjoy the Spicy Barbecue Prawns as a delicious appetizer or as part of a seafood meal.
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