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Grilled Prawn Skewers With Smoked Paprika And Mojo Verde

Grilled Prawn Skewers With Smoked Paprika And Mojo Verde

Cuisine:Mexican

Course:Dinner

10m prep 5m cook 45m ready

Juicy grilled prawn skewers marinated in smoked paprika and lemon, served with a vibrant mojo verde sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Servings:

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

Estimated based off 9 of 16 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).

Energy
1099 cal
Protein
10.3 g
Carbohydrate
55 g
Fiber
4.59 g
Sugars
2.89 g
Sodium
31.4 mg
Total fat
97.7 g
Saturated fat
13.5 g
Monounsaturated fat
70.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat
10.6 g
Vitamins & minerals
  • Calcium: 293 mg
  • Iron: 3.5 mg
  • Magnesium: 45.3 mg
  • Phosphorus: 248 mg
  • Potassium: 731 mg
  • Zinc: 1.87 mg

Let's Prepare

Collect

Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.

  • 73.9 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 22.2 ml lemon juice
  • 4.93 ml smoked paprika
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • lime wedges
  • salad leaves
  • 4 clove garlic
  • 350 ml olive oil
  • 100 ml sherry vinegar
  • 4.93 ml ground cumin
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Prepare

  • 0.5 clove garlic, finely crushed
  • 450 g red prawns (jumbo shrimp), peeled and de-veined, with the tips of the tails left on
  • 1 small green pepper, deseeded
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander (cilantro), stalks removed

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Make the mojo verde: Place 4 garlic cloves, 1 deseeded small green pepper, 350ml olive oil, 100ml sherry vinegar, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 bunch fresh coriander (cilantro, stalks removed), and 1 pinch sea salt in a food processor. Blend to a smooth purée. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until needed.

  2. Step 2.

    In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the extra virgin olive oil with 1½ tablespoons lemon juice, ½ finely crushed garlic clove, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Add 450g peeled and de-veined red prawns (jumbo shrimp, tails left on) and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  3. Step 3.

    Preheat the grill (broiler) to high or heat a griddle (grill) pan until hot. Thread the marinated prawns onto small skewers, dividing evenly. Place the skewers on the grill or griddle and brush with any remaining marinade. Grill (broil) for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until the prawns are bright pink and cooked through.

  4. Step 4.

    Serve the grilled prawn skewers immediately with the mojo verde, lime wedges, and salad leaves on the side.

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