Grilled Prawns with Asparagus
Prep
15 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 27 minutes from start to table. Fresh prawns and asparagus are a match made in heaven, and the garlic, lemon, and a hint of chili create this beautiful, bright flavor that feels fancy without requiring any fussy techniques. Asparagus is packed with vitamins and fiber, so you're getting something truly nourishing alongside the lean protein from the prawns. Best of all, most of the ingredients are pantry staples, keeping costs down while delivering restaurant quality results right from your own grill.
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Ingredients
- 24large prawns(peeled and deveined)
- ½ kgfresh asparagus spears(woody ends trimmed)
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tbspfresh lemon juice
- 1 tspred chili flakes
- 1 tspsea salt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 4fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 tbsplemon zest
- 2 tbspchili oil(for drizzling)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat for 5 minutes until grates are hot and clean.
Tip: Oil your grill grates lightly to prevent sticking.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add prawns and toss gently until evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes to marinate.
Tip: Don't marinate too long as the acid will begin cooking the prawns.
- 3
In another bowl, toss asparagus spears with remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Pat asparagus dry with paper towels for better browning on the grill.
- 4
Place asparagus spears perpendicular to grill grates in a single layer. Grill for 4-5 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender with light char marks.
Tip: Use a grill basket if you prefer to prevent spears from falling through grates.
- 5
Once asparagus is nearly done, arrange prawns on the grill in a single layer. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn opaque pink and have slight char marks.
Tip: Avoid moving prawns around too much to develop a nice sear.
- 6
Transfer grilled prawns and asparagus to a serving platter. Top with fresh thyme sprigs and lemon zest.
Tip: Reserve a few prawns on the grill for an extra minute if some appear undercooked.
- 7
Drizzle chili oil over the entire plate and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Tip: The residual heat will continue to warm the plate and enhance flavors.
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