Grilled Prawns with Honey, Garlic and Lime
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Large prawns pick up a sweet, savory glaze from honey, soy, garlic and lime. Skewers make them easy to turn on a grill or grill pan.
Grilled Prawns with Honey, Garlic and Lime
- Yield
- 4β5 servings
Ingredients
- ΒΌ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ΒΌ cup lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. chili garlic sauce or Sriracha
- 2 lbs.colossal prawns (deveined/shell-on or off) (thaw first)
- Freshly chopped coriander, for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Additional Supplies (optional): Wooden or metal skewers
Step-by-step instructions
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, soy sauce and chili sauce. Set aside ΒΌ cup as clean basting sauce before adding raw prawns.
- Pat thawed prawns dry and toss with the remaining marinade. Thread onto suitable skewers; soak wooden skewers according to their instructions.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan. Grill prawns about 3 minutes per side, adjusting for size, until opaque and 145Β°F.
- Brush with the clean reserved sauce while cooking, using a separate clean brush for cooked prawns. Discard used raw marinade. Finish with optional cilantro and lime wedges.
What to serve alongside
Grilled corn and a fresh salad.
Helpful questions
How do I keep the seafood tender?
Set aside the basting marinade before it touches raw prawns and use a separate clean brush for the cooked seafood.
Can I use frozen seafood?
Yes, when it is suitable for this recipe. Thaw it in the refrigerator after removing vacuum packaging, then pat dry before cooking. Follow the recipe or product label if it specifically calls for cooking from frozen.
