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Grilled prawns with garlic and parsley

When you have your garden grill or BBQ going just bung a few, unpeeled prawns or shrimps on it, then add some dressing or dip and you’ll have some lovely nibbles, appetizer or starter. Alternatively, use a griddle pan and make these Spanish-style grilled prawns with garlic and parsley and serve with a glass of Sangria or Cava. If you don’t want it spicy, use some grilled/roasted red pepper instead of the chilli.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g prawns not shelled
  • 1 grilled chilli pepper or ½ red pepper
  • 1 handful of parsley leaves
  • 2 lemons
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat a barbecue or ridged griddle pan.
  2. Chop the parsley, then zest & juice one lemon and chop the garlic. Put all in a mortar and grind it into a paste with the pestle, adding some olive oil gradually to it. Season with salt and pepper. The sauce should be textured and a bit oily. Set aside.
  3. Finely chop the grilled chilli or red pepper.
  4. Put the prawns in large bowl, drizzle with some olive oil and squeeze the other lemon over them.
  5. Put them on the grill and cook for a couple of minutes on each side, until they turn pink (If the prawns were pre-cooked, i.e. pink already, just warm them through).
  6. Transfer the cooked prawns into a large serving dish, add the chopped chilli or red pepper and pour over the dressing. Toss.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature.