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Prawns Piri Piri - Bold Heat, Big Flavour!

  • Writer: Kass
    Kass
  • Mar 13
  • 1 min read

Updated: Mar 14

Prep Time - 30 min | Cook Time - 5 min | Total Time - 35 min



Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 2 tbsp Butter

  • 3 tbsp Gabby & Kass Piri Piri Spice Blend (adjust for heat level)

  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil

  • 250g (1/2 Lb) Small Prawns or 500g (1 Lb) Large Prawns, cleaned & deveined (shells on)

  • 1 Lemon

  • ½ bunch fresh Parsley, chopped


Instructions

  1. Prep Marinade: Melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat for 1 min (pan or microwave), mix in 3 tbsp of Piri Piri spice, heat 1 more min until well mixed.

  2. Marinate: Butterfly slice Prawns along spine, coat in marinade, refrigerate 15-30 min max. Bring to room temp for 30 min before cooking.

  3. Cook: Choose a method.

    • Pan Fry: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil, cook prawns 4-5 min on medium heat, turning often. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.

    • Grill: Preheat, oil grate, grill prawns 4-5 min per side over medium heat, turning frequently.

    • Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), cook prawns 10-15 min, flipping halfway.

  4. Check: Prawns should be pink/orange & curled into a "C." Remove just before fully opaque as carryover cooking continues.

  5. Side Sauce: Melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat for 1 min (pan or microwave), mix in 1 tbsp of Piri Piri spice, heat 1 more min until well mixed and serve in a bowl.

  6. Serve: Top with parsley, lemon juice, and enjoy!


Warning: This dish may cause serious dinner table flexing. You. Are. Welcome!

 
 
 

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