Grilled Prawns with Habanero-Toasted Garlic Vinaigr

Name: Grilled Prawns with Habanero-Toasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 prawns, shells on; 2 tablespoons canola oil; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Habanero-Toasted Garlic Vinaigrette, recipe follows; Thyme sprigs, for garnish; 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus 1/2 cup; 6 whole cloves garlic, peeled; Salt; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 to 1 1/2 habanero chiles, seeded and chopped; 2 teaspoons honey

Servings: persons

20 prawns, shells on
2 tablespoons canola oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Habanero-Toasted Garlic Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Thyme sprigs, for garnish
1 tablespoon canola oil, plus 1/2 cup
6 whole cloves garlic, peeled
Salt
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 to 1 1/2 habanero chiles, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons honey

1
Heat the grill to high or heat a grill pan over high heat.
2
Toss prawns in the oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Grill for 2 minutes on each side or until just cooked through.
4
Remove from the grill and immediately drizzle with the vinaigrette.
5
Serve 5 prawns per person and garnish with thyme sprigs.
6
Habanero-Toasted Garlic Vinaigrette:
7
Heat grill.
8
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a small saute pan over medium heat on the grates of the grill; add the garlic, season with salt and cook until golden brown on both sides.
9
Transfer garlic to a blender and add the vinegar, habanero, and honey and blend until smooth.
10
With the motor running, slowly add the 1/2 cup oil and blend until emulsified.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 prawns, shells on, 2 tablespoons canola oil, Salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Prawns with Habanero-Toasted Garlic Vinaigrette falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Prawns with Habanero-Toasted Garlic Vinaigrette

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