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Grilled peri-peri prawns so good, you’ll forget cutlery exists. Just grab, dip, and devour.
Warning: These peri-peri prawns might start a fight at the table. Creamy sauce is not optional.
If you love bold flavors and easy grilling, these peri-peri prawns are calling your name. They’re spicy, smoky, and packed with garlic, lemon, and chili. You don’t need any fancy ingredients or tools, just a hot oven, a quick marinade, and a craving for something with a little kick.
Why You’ll Love This Grilled Peri-Peri Prawns Recipe
- Big flavor, low effort: The marinade does all the work. Just mix, chill, and grill.
- Fast cook time: Ten minutes under the grill and they’re ready to eat.
- Crowd-pleaser: Great for parties, braais, or a fun weeknight dinner.
- Custom heat: Add more or less chili, depending on your spice level.
- Tastes like a restaurant: That creamy peri-peri sauce takes it over the top.
These prawns are made to impress without the stress.
Grilled Peri-Peri Prawns That Bring the Heat and Keep You Coming Back. Would you go extra hot or keep it mild?
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Grill Night Favorite: Bold Peri-Peri Prawns with Homemade Marinade
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinate Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Easy
Description
Grilled Peri-Peri Prawns with Garlic, Lemon, and Creamy Sauce. Juicy grilled prawns marinated in garlic, chili, and lemon, finished with a creamy peri-peri drizzle. Bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 box Queen prawns (Cape Point brand works great)
For the Marinade:
- 3 tbsp garlic and ginger paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp Aromat seasoning
- 1 tbsp peri-peri powder
- 2 red chillies, finely chopped (add more for extra heat)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- A drizzle of olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Toss the prawns with all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Turn them every so often to coat evenly.
- Preheat your oven to the highest grill setting.
- Arrange the prawns in a single layer and grill for about 10 minutes, or until they start to pull away from the shells and char slightly.
- For a quick sauce, warm up your favorite Nando’s peri-peri sauce with ¼ cup of fresh cream. Serve on the side or drizzled over the prawns.
- Add lemon wedges and serve hot.
- These are spicy, messy, and absolutely worth it.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Gail
Grilled Peri-Peri Prawns with Creamy Sauce in Just 10 Minutes. Spicy, juicy, and fast to make. Perfect for weeknights when flavor still matters.
Anyone who loves bold, spicy flavor will want to make this grilled peri-peri prawns recipe right away. The marinade packs in garlic, lemon, and chili, and the prawns cook in just 10 minutes. The creamy sauce adds the perfect finish.
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