Piri-Piri Prawns

Piri-Piri Prawns

Camarão Piri-Piri (kah-mah-ROUW pee-REE pee-REE)

Chili Garlic Grilled Prawns

Prep Time 30 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 287 kcal

Jumbo prawns butterflied and grilled with a fiery piri-piri marinade of chili, garlic, lemon, and olive oil.

Nutrition & Info

290 kcal per serving
Protein 34.0g
Carbs 4.0g
Fat 15.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ shellfish

Equipment Needed

grill or grill pan mixing bowl basting brush

Presentation Guide

Vessel: wooden serving board

Garnishes: lemon wedges, parsley

Accompaniments: crusty bread, salad

Instructions

  1. 1

    Butterfly the prawns by cutting along the back without going all the way through, and devein them.

  2. 2

    Blend piri-piri chilies, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, and salt into a smooth marinade.

  3. 3

    Coat prawns thoroughly with the marinade and let them sit for at least fifteen minutes to absorb flavors.

  4. 4

    Heat grill or grill pan to high heat and cook prawns for two to three minutes per side until charred and pink.

  5. 5

    Baste with remaining marinade and a bit of butter as they cook for extra flavor and a glossy finish.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately on a platter with lemon wedges and crusty bread for mopping up the spicy juices.

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Did You Know?

Mozambique's piri-piri prawns are so famous that they draw food tourists from around the world to Maputo's waterfront restaurants.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • grill or grill pan
  • mixing bowl
  • basting brush

Garnishing

lemon wedges, parsley

Accompaniments

crusty bread, salad

The Story Behind Piri-Piri Prawns

Piri-piri prawns represent Mozambique at its culinary finest, combining the magnificent Indian Ocean prawns with the fiery bird's eye chilies that Portuguese colonists named piri-piri. The Mozambique Channel provides some of the world's best prawns, and the simple preparation of grilling with chili and garlic allows the natural sweetness of the shellfish to shine. This dish has become synonymous with Mozambican cuisine internationally.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed beachside lunch, restaurant dining 📜 Origins: Portuguese-Mozambican fusion

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