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Grilled Prawns with Green Onion Sauce

Angolan · Dinner · Easy

Grilled Prawns with Green Onion Sauce

Total
21 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
2
Calories
195
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Hot grilled prawns get a sharp splash of scallion, garlic and vinegar sauce, with cumin adding an earthy note beneath the bright green dressing.

A raw scallion sauce gives Grilled Prawns with Green Onion Sauce their brisk finish. Half brushes the seafood before grilling; the rest stays fresh to spoon over the hot prawns at the table.

Choose large prawns so they have time to pick up grill marks before the centers firm up. Keep the serving sauce in its own bowl from the start, and thread the prawns through both ends so they turn easily.

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Method

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high. Blend the scallions, garlic, cumin, salt, white vinegar and water into a coarse sauce. Pour half into a clean serving bowl.

  2. Pat the prawns dry and thread onto metal skewers. Brush with the vegetable oil, then coat with the sauce left in the blender.

  3. Grill for per side until the prawns are opaque and firm and reach 145°F. Discard the used brushing sauce and spoon the reserved fresh sauce over the prawns.

Forkue tips

  • Metal skewers make turning easier. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before threading.

Storing and reheating

Keep cooked prawns and unused serving sauce separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. Warm the prawns briefly in a covered skillet and add the cold sauce afterward.

Kitchen gear

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

195Calories
33gProtein
5gCarbs
4gFat

Grilled Prawns with Green Onion Sauce: FAQ

Can I cook these without a grill?

Yes. Use a lightly oiled grill pan over medium-high heat, turning the skewers once the underside has browned.

Can I leave the shells on?

Yes, split the backs and remove the veins first. The shells protect the flesh, but peeled prawns take up more of the green onion sauce.

How do I store and reheat Grilled Prawns with Green Onion Sauce?

Keep cooked prawns and unused serving sauce separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. Warm the prawns briefly in a covered skillet and add the cold sauce afterward.

How long does Grilled Prawns with Green Onion Sauce take?

About 21 min in total: 15 min prep and 6 min cooking.

What do I need to make Grilled Prawns with Green Onion Sauce?

The key ingredients are prawns, garlic, scallions, ground cumin and white vinegar, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Grilled Prawns with Green Onion Sauce?

Metal skewers make turning easier. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before threading.

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