Grilled Prawns Recipe – Simply Delicious!

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Guido Pedrelli
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Guido Pedrelli
Guido Pedrelli, the mastermind behind Nonna Box, has honed his culinary expertise for decades, inspired by family feasts in Emilia-Romagna. Mentored by his restaurateur nonna, he mastered Italian classics and furthered his skills with professional culinary studies in desserts and gelato making from Mec3. Today, he shares this rich legacy and authentic recipes through Nonna Box.
Expertise: Italian cuisine, Pasta, Pizza, Pastry, Dessert

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Seafood dishes have always been a big part of Italian cuisine, especially in the coastal areas. And one delectable seafood dish that you simply shouldn’t miss are these seared crustaceans, a.k.a. Grilled Prawns.

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Easy Grilled Prawns Recipe
Grilled Prawns Recipe

Easy Grilled Prawns Recipe

The secret to this recipe are the garlic, pepper, and other Italian spices, as well as the marinade. Prawn meat in itself is succulent and flavorful, but with the right ingredients, their flavor can be amazingly enhanced even more. And you’d be able to create wonderfully awesome culinary creations.

This savory seafood dish would make a great antipasto, or as a delicious secondo, especially with the right contorno.

Grilled Prawns Recipe – Simply Delicious!

Grilled Prawns Recipe

Simple and delicious at the same time. Try this grilled prawns recipe for a seafood plate!
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Course: Antipasto
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Guido Pedrelli

Ingredients

  • 500 grams large prawns
  • 1.5 bulbs garlic peeled
  • 3 pieces medium size red chillies
  • 3 stalks flat leaf parsley
  • 5-6 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 piece lemon cut into 4 wedges
  • salt & black pepper to taste
  • bamboo skewers

Instructions

  • Set the oven to "broil" function and preheat to 380°F.
  • Clean the prawns. Rinse and remove the veins.
  • Thread prawns onto skewers, piercing first through the tail, and then the head.
  • Chop garlic, chillies and parsley until fine.
  • Mix the chopped ingredients with olive oil, salt and black pepper, then spread on the prawns evenly. Marinate for about 30 minutes.
  • Grill the prawns for about 10 minutes, or until cooked.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 630mg | Sodium: 2255mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 5.8mg
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Buon appetito!

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