WorldDrinkVeganGluten-Free

Peri Peri Prawns

Name: Peri Peri Prawns
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: 2 lbs large prawns, peeled and deveined; 6 red bird's eye chilies, roughly chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Fiery peri peri prawns deliver a Portuguese-inspired punch with charred, succulent shrimp coated in a vibrant chili-garlic marinade that balances heat with bright acidity. The bird's eye chilies, paprika, and oregano create layers of smoky and spicy depth that cling beautifully to each tender prawn. Perfect for impressing guests at a dinner party or satisfying a craving for bold, restaurant-quality seafood in under 30 minutes.

Prep

20 minutes

Total

28 minutes

Serves

Jump to recipe

Ingredients

Units

Instructions

1
In a food processor, combine chilies, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to create peri peri sauce.
2
Place prawns in a large bowl and pour three-quarters of the peri peri sauce over them. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
3
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4
Remove prawns from marinade and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
5
Drizzle remaining peri peri sauce over cooked prawns and garnish with fresh cilantro.
6
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

🖨 Print recipe