Name: Smoky Grilled Prawns with Green Onion Sauce
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; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup green onions, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

These smoky grilled prawns with green onion sauce are ready in just 25 minutes and make an easy, healthy dinner option. Charcoal-grilled to smoky perfection, they are paired with a bright, raw green onion and herb sauce that cuts through the rich seafood flavor. Serve them warm with fresh lime wedges for a perfect summer meal.

Instructions

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Preheat your outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat, roughly 400°F (200°C), and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.

In a medium bowl, toss the cleaned prawns with two tablespoons of olive oil, smoked paprika, minced garlic, half of the salt, and the black pepper until they are evenly coated.

Prepare the raw green onion sauce by combining the chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, extra-virgin olive oil, lime juice, minced jalapeno, and the remaining salt in a small bowl, stirring well to combine.

Thread the seasoned prawns onto skewers if using wooden ones that have been soaked in water, or place them directly onto the hot grill grates.

Grill the prawns for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until they turn opaque and pink with light char marks on the outside.

Transfer the grilled prawns immediately to a serving platter, spoon the fresh green onion sauce generously over the top, and serve warm with extra lime wedges.