Smoky Paprika Prawn Skewers
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Prawns are a gift when you want something impressive in a hurry, and these need barely any cooking at all. A quick marinade of smoked paprika, garlic, lemon and a little chilli soaks in while you thread the skewers, then a few minutes over a high heat is all it takes to turn them pink and smoky at the edges. Naturally low in carbohydrate, they make a lovely light main with salad, or a crowd-pleasing starter to share.
Ingredients
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Choose a product for smoked paprika - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for sesame seeds - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop600g raw king prawns, peeled
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Local shop3 cloves garlic, crushed
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Local shop1 lemon, zest and juice
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Local shop0.5 tsp chilli flakes
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Local shop1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
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Local shopto taste salt and black pepper
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Method
Serves 4 · about 23 minutes from start to finish.
In a bowl, mix the smoked paprika, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, chilli flakes and a pinch of salt into a marinade.
Add the prawns and turn to coat. Leave to marinate for 10-15 minutes while you heat the grill or a griddle pan to high.
Thread the prawns onto skewers, curling each one so the tail tucks in.
Grill for 3-4 minutes each side, until the prawns are pink all the way through and lightly charred at the edges.
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute until golden.
Scatter the skewers with sesame seeds and parsley, and serve with lemon wedges and a crisp green salad.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
Do not walk away from the grill - prawns go from perfectly juicy to rubbery in under a minute, so pull them off the moment they turn opaque.
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Nutrition figures are estimates per serving and will vary with brands and portion sizes. Ingredient prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout. Blood-Sugar-Friendly describes a lower-sugar, lower-refined-carbohydrate way of cooking. It is a food style, not medical advice - please speak to a qualified professional about your own diet.