If you love bold flavors with minimal effort, Simple Spicy Prawns are the perfect dish for you! This quick and easy recipe brings together succulent shrimp with a fiery blend of spices, creating a mouthwatering balance of heat and flavour. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer, tossing them in pasta, or enjoying them over rice, these spicy shrimp are guaranteed to add a kick to your meal. Ready in just minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous cravings!
Simple Spicy Prawn Barbecue Recipe
🦐 Ingredients:
- 500g prawns (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional for balance)
- Fresh coriander or parsley (for garnish)
- Skewers (soaked in water if wooden)
🔥 Instructions:
Serve with lime wedges, rice, or a salad.
Make the Marinade:
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin (if using), salt, pepper, and honey or brown sugar.
Marinate the Prawns:
Add prawns to the bowl and coat evenly.
Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes (don’t marinate too long to avoid rubbery prawns).
Prepare the Grill:
Preheat your grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.
Thread prawns onto skewers.
Grill:
Grill prawns for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
Serve:
Garnish with chopped coriander or parsley.
