Entrée: United States – Cajun Grilled Tiger Prawns
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Serving Size: 3
Approximate Time
Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
Additional
15 min
Total
23 min
Ingredients
12 tiger prawns, peeled and deveined, about 12 oz (340 g) 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil 1 tbsp (15 ml) Cajun seasoning 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. 2. Add the tiger prawns to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly in the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes. 3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the prawns onto skewers for easy handling if you wish. 4. Grill the prawns for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are pink and cooked through. 5. Remove from the grill and serve hot, garnished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if desired. ---
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 3
Calories: 186 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.3 g
Protein: 23.2 g
Fat: 9.7 g
Saturated fat: 1.4 g
Cholesterol: 182 mg
Sodium: 573 mg
Potassium: 342 mg
Calcium: 84 mg
Iron: 1.01 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:32:57+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.