Grilled Prawns with Avocado
Prep
20 mins
Cook
8 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to dish when I want something impressive but don't have much time. Grilled prawns paired with creamy avocado make for an elegant meal that comes together in under thirty minutes. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity, requiring just a few quality ingredients and minimal cooking. Avocados are packed with heart healthy monounsaturated fats that keep you satisfied, while the prawns deliver lean protein. A quick char on the grill gives the seafood incredible flavor without any fuss. Serve it alongside crusty bread to soak up all those delicious citrus and garlic juices. Trust me, your guests will think you've been cooking all day.
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Ingredients
- 1 kglarge prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 2ripe avocados(halved and pitted)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 4 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoonsfresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoonred chili flakes
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 3 tablespoonsfresh cilantro(chopped)
- 8bread slices(cut into triangles)
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Instructions
- 1
Combine minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lime juice, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add prawns and marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Tip: Don't over-marinate prawns as the acid will cook them prematurely.
- 2
Preheat a cast-iron grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until very hot.
Tip: Test heat by holding your hand 2 inches above the surface—you should feel intense warmth.
- 3
Toast bread triangles on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crispy, then set aside on a serving platter.
Tip: Brush bread lightly with remaining marinade for extra flavor.
- 4
Grill marinated prawns for 2-3 minutes on the first side until they turn pink and develop char marks, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until cooked through.
Tip: Prawns cook quickly—don't walk away or they'll overcook and become rubbery.
- 5
Gently scoop avocado halves into small bowls or onto the bread toasts, creating a small well in the center of each.
Tip: Use a gentle hand to prevent the avocado from breaking apart.
- 6
Top each avocado portion with 2-3 hot grilled prawns and drizzle with any remaining pan juices.
Tip: The warm prawns will slightly soften the cool avocado, creating a wonderful temperature contrast.
- 7
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Tip: Serve within 5 minutes to keep prawns warm and avocado from browning.
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