Name: Healthy Grilled Prawns with Green Onion Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs extra-large prawns, peeled and deveined with tails left on; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 1 cup finely sliced green onions; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 1 clove garlic, finely grated

Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and place them in a medium bowl. Toss them gently with the extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

Preheat your grill or a heavy grill pan over medium-high heat, ensuring the grates are clean and lightly oiled. If using wooden skewers, make sure they have soaked in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.

In a small non-reactive bowl, combine the sliced green onions, fresh lime juice, white wine vinegar, minced jalapeño, cilantro, and grated garlic. Whisk the raw sauce ingredients together and set aside at room temperature so the flavors can meld.

Thread the seasoned prawns onto skewers or place them directly onto the hot grill grates. Grill the prawns undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side until they develop char marks and turn pink.

Flip the prawns and grill for an additional 1 to 2 minutes on the second side until they are opaque throughout and firm to the touch. Be careful not to overcook them, as prawns can quickly become rubbery.

Transfer the hot grilled prawns to a clean serving platter. Spoon the fresh, zesty green onion sauce generously over the top of the prawns just before serving, and garnish with extra lime wedges.