🇲🇿 Mozambican Cuisine

Piri-Piri Prawns

Chili Garlic Grilled Prawns

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 287 kcal

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

Ingredients

  • 500g jumbo prawns, shell on
  • 6 piri-piri chilies, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt to taste

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.

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.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/mozambican/piri-piri-prawns/