Spicy Lime Prawns Served With Tomato Avocado Salsa

Name: Spicy Lime Prawns Served With Tomato Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the spicy lime prawns; 20 large prawns, peeled and deveined; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon lime juice; salt; For the Tomato Avocado Salsa; 4 tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 avocado, diced; 3 spring onions, finely chopped; 1 fresh green chilies or 1 red chile, seeded and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 tablespoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

For the spicy lime prawns
20 large prawns, peeled and deveined
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt
For the Tomato Avocado Salsa
4 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 avocado, diced
3 spring onions, finely chopped
1 fresh green chilies or 1 red chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
For salsa, combine tomatoes, avocado, spring onion, chilli, coriander, garlic, lime juice and oil in a bowl and season with salt and pepper (you may make this upto 3 hours in advance. Cover tightly with cling film and refrigerate).
2
You will need 4 wooden skewers soaked in water for atleast 20 minutes to stop them from burning.
3
In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, paprika, chilli powder, lime juice and salt.
4
Add in the prawns and toss to coat evenly.
5
Thread 5 prawns onto each skewer, cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for 30 minutes (you may marinate the prawns upto 2 hours in advance).
6
Pre-heat indoor grill to medium-hot, or for outdoor grills, medium-hot coals.
7
Grill the prawns until they are pink and the flesh is opaque, about 3 minutes on each side.
8
Serve hot with salsa and/or grilled lime wedges.

268

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the spicy lime prawns, 20 large prawns, peeled and deveined, 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lime Prawns Served With Tomato Avocado Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!