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This chilli & garlic prawns recipe is the perfect thing to serve at a summer dinner party! It's quick, simple and is guaranteed to impress.
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Chilli & Garlic Prawns with Easy Saffron Aioli

This chilli & garlic prawns recipe is the perfect thing to serve at a summer dinner party! It's quick, simple and is guaranteed to impress.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings as an appetiser
Calories 122kcal

Ingredients

  • 12-15 Large Shell On Prawns deveined
  • 4 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 2 Lemons
  • Bunch Fresh Coriander chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Chilli chopped
  • Salt and Pepper

For the Saffron Aioli

  • 1 clove Garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Saffron Threads
  • 80 ml White Wine
  • 300 ml Mayonnaise store bought or homemade
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  • Marinate your prawns in garlic, zest of the lemons, chopped coriander, olive oil, chilli and salt and pepper. Make sure to mix well and place in the fridge until ready to use.
  • While the prawns are marinating make the aioli. Place the garlic, saffron and wine in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil and reduce until there's about half a teaspoon left. Remove from the heat, cool for a few minutes then mix with the mayonnaise and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • When you're ready to cook the prawns heat a grill pan over a high heat and cook the prawns for a couple of minutes on each side making sure not to overcook. Top with a big squeeze of lemon juice, serve with the saffron aioli and some fresh bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 46.7mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.9mg