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Grilled Prawns

These flavorful Seafood Skewers are ready in under 10 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 16 skewers
Calories: 76 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce or regular soy
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • Red pepper flakes to taste optional
  • 2 pounds (907g) peeled and cleaned prawns, tails still on

Instructions

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  1. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes before using.
  2. Mix together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, chili paste, lime juice, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes if using, in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add the prawns to the bowl and mix until coated.
  4. You can cook straight away or leave to marinate. If marinating, marinate for 30 minutes up to 1 hours ahead. Thread about 5 prawns to each skewer.
  5. Preheat the grill (or charcoal grill), broiler or grill pan to medium heat, oil the grates and grill the skewers for 1 ½ -3 minutes per side or until opaque.
  6. Transfer skewers to a plate and serve.
Make In the Air Fryer
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  1. Create the skewers like you did in the instructions above using steps 1-4.
  2. Preheat Air Fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C. Place skewers in the Air Fryer, making sure the skewers don’t touch.
  3. Cook for 5-8 minutes, turning skewers halfway through the cook time. Since air fryer temperatures can vary, start with less time and then add more as needed.

Notes

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  • For maximum flavor marinate shellfish for at 30-60 minutes.
  • Make sure they are peeled before marinating so that the marinade goes in.
  • Best you use large prawns so they are easier to thread or so they don’t drop between the grates while cooking.
  • I highly recommend cooking prawns of the same size together so they cook evenly.
  • These cook quickly, so keep close watch so they don't overcook. They become rubbery when overdone.
  • I also highly recommend oiling the grill grates before turning on the grill to avoid the food sticking on.
  • If possible, use metal skewers because they transmit heat well.
  • Also flat skewers are ideal so food does not twirl around the skewer. 
  • No time to soak the skewers before marinating? Then just use grill plates instead.
  • Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for 2 days.
  • There are 2 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 76kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 567mg (24%) Potassium 58mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 4IU (0%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16skewers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 76

% Daily Value*

Calories 76kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 567mg 24%
Potassium 58mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 4IU 0%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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