Asian Prawn Brochette

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 9
Delicious Asian Prawn Brochette for your dinner tonight
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

6 min

Ready In

16 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

32 large prawns
1 clove garlic , chopped
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce or 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 lime , juice of ( apprx 1 tbsp )
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon cilantro , chopped
1 lime , quartered

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
130
Sugar
2g
Fat
4g
This Asian Prawn Brochette recipe is a crowd-pleaser, and it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue. The marinade of garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and lime juice adds a hint of Asian flavor and makes the prawns tender and juicy. Prawns are a lean source of protein and take only a few minutes to grill, making them a quick and easy choice for a healthy dinner. Paired with a side salad or rice, this dish will please even the pickiest of eaters.

Instructions

1.1.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat
2.Rinse the prawns under cold running water
3.Butterfly the prawns by inserting a knife down the back of each prawn and slicing them in half lengthwise.
4.4.In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, teriyaki sauce, hoisin or oyster sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice, then add prawns and marinate for up to 30 minutes.
5.Take the prawns out of the marinate and put onto skewers
6.Grill the brochettes until slightly charred, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side and then brush remaining marinade over each side of the prawns
7.Serve with lime quarters.

PROS

This dish is packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a healthy and delicious meal.
The recipe is easy to prepare and doesn’t require many ingredients.

CONS

This dish could be high in sodium due to the use of teriyaki sauce and oyster sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Prawns are low in fat and calories but high in protein. They are also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and essential minerals such as zinc and magnesium. Garlic and ginger have been linked to several health benefits including boosting the immune system and reducing inflammation. Lime and cilantro are also good sources of vitamin C.

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