Spicy Peri Peri Prawns with Homemade Piri-Piri Sauce
Spicy Peri Peri Prawns with Homemade Piri-Piri Sauce
This recipe for spicy peri peri prawns is packed with flavor and is perfect for seafood lovers. The prawns are marinated in a delicious peri peri sauce made from roasted red bell peppers, garlic, and bird's eye chilies, giving them an extra kick of heat. These prawns are ideal for serving with rice or enjoyed on their own!
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper
- 6 red bird's eye chilies adjust to taste for heat
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red or white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 pound cleaned tiger prawns shell on
Instructions
- Roast the Bell Pepper: Lightly char the red bell pepper on an open flame or under a broiler. Once charred, place it in a brown paper bag or sealed container to soften. Once cooled, rinse off the charred skin under running water.
- Roast the Garlic: Roast garlic cloves in a 300°F oven with about 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil for 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Make the Peri Peri Sauce: In a blender, combine the roasted red bell pepper, chilies, roasted garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, and salt. Blend until you reach your desired texture—smooth or slightly chunky.
- Marinate the Prawns: In a container, pour about 1/2 cup of the peri peri sauce over the cleaned prawns. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- Cook the Prawns: Let the marinated prawns sit at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the prawns on one side for 5 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for another 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve: Serve the prawns hot, with a side dish of your choice or enjoy them on their own. Pair with extra peri peri sauce on the side for extra heat.Servings: 8
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by reducing or increasing the number of chilies.
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor, but an hour is sufficient if you're in a rush.
- You can substitute tiger prawns with regular shrimp if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 12gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg
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