Chili Garlic Prawns
Chili Garlic Prawns is a vibrant and spicy dish that combines succulent prawns with aromatic garlic and a kick of heat from chili, making it perfect for BBQ enthusiasts. This Halal Chinese recipe bursts with flavor and is sure to impress your guests with its bold taste and captivating aroma.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
320 kcal
Ingredients
- Prawns (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
- Garlic (minced) - 4 cloves
- Fresh red chili (sliced) - 2
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Honey - 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Fresh coriander (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
- Cooking oil - for grilling
Steps
- In a bowl, combine the prawns, minced garlic, sliced chili, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or BBQ to medium-high heat.
- Once the grill is hot, thread the marinated prawns onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand).
- Grill the prawns for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Remove the prawns from the grill and sprinkle with chopped coriander before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 28 g
- Carbs: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
- Total Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Water: 0.3 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.
Tags
ChineseHalalBBQ