Grilled Prawns with Rocket
Prep
20 mins
Cook
8 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to dishes when I want something impressive but don't have much time. Grilled prawns with rocket comes together in under half an hour and tastes like you've spent all day in the kitchen. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity, just a few quality ingredients that let the prawns shine. Rocket is packed with vitamin K which supports bone health, and the fresh lemon and garlic give everything a bright, zingy flavour. It's perfect for a casual dinner or when you want to impress guests without the fuss.
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Ingredients
- 24large prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 150 gramsfresh rocket(lightly washed)
- 6 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoonslemon juice
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1red chilli(finely sliced)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
- 40 gramsparmesan cheese(shaved)
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Instructions
- 1
Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and place in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper, and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
Tip: Dry prawns will grill more evenly and develop better caramelization.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and sliced chilli to create the dressing. Season with a pinch of salt and set aside.
Tip: Make the dressing while the prawns marinate so flavours can meld.
- 3
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat for 5 minutes until very hot.
Tip: A hot grill prevents sticking and creates beautiful char marks.
- 4
Place the marinated prawns directly on the grill in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque throughout, being careful not to overcook.
Tip: Prawns cook quickly—watch closely to avoid rubbery texture.
- 5
Remove the grilled prawns from heat and toss gently with the butter until melted and combined.
Tip: The butter adds richness and helps keep the prawns moist.
- 6
Arrange fresh rocket on serving plates as the base, drizzle lightly with half of the prepared dressing, and toss gently to coat.
Tip: Don't overdress the rocket—a light coating prevents sogginess.
- 7
Top each plate with 6 grilled prawns and drizzle the remaining dressing over them. Garnish with fresh parsley, shaved parmesan, and any extra chilli slices for heat.
Tip: Serve immediately while prawns are still warm for the best flavour contrast with cool rocket.
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