Piri-Piri Prawns

Camarão Piri-Piri

Ingredients10

• large raw prawns, peeled with tails on800 g
• fresh piri-piri chilies4
• garlic4 cloves
• olive oil60 ml
• lemon juice2 tbsp
• smoked paprika1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• fresh parsley2 tbsp
• lemon wedges4

Method

1. Finely chop the piri-piri chilies and garlic, discarding chili stems and seeds if a milder heat is wanted.
2. Mix the chilies, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper into a marinade.
3. Toss the prawns in the marinade, cover, and chill for 20 minutes.
4. Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until very hot.
5. Cook the prawns for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and just firm, basting with leftover marinade.
6. Scatter with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.