Garlic Prawns

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This is a great easy prawn marinade, they are great on the BBQ, we put them out as appetizers but they can also be a main course. I've also sauteed them with the marinade and used the sauce with pasta or just lapped it up with French bread! ENJOY.

Submitted by kathie
Updated on January 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
3 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 18 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
30 prawns
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 orange, juiced

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons white wine (Optional)

  • 30 tiger prawns, peeled and deveined

Directions

  1. In a glass dish, mix together the olive oil, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, basil and white wine. Add the prawns, and stir to coat. Cover, and let marinate for 1 hour.

  2. Heat an outdoor grill to high heat.

  3. Thread prawns onto skewers. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until pink.

  4. If desired, reserve marinade; transfer to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with prawns.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

231 Calories
19g Fat
6g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 231
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 166mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 30mg 34%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 175mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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