If you’re in the mood for a light, refreshing, and flavorful seafood dish, Greek-style Grilled Prawns are the perfect choice. Infused with Mediterranean flavors, this dish combines succulent prawns with aromatic herbs, olive oil, garlic, and lemon, creating a deliciously balanced dish that’s perfect for summer meals, BBQs, or a light dinner.
The key to this recipe is the marinade. Fresh prawns are tossed in a mixture of extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a variety of Mediterranean herbs like oregano, thyme, and parsley. The tangy lemon and fragrant herbs beautifully complement the natural sweetness of the prawns, while the olive oil ensures that they stay juicy and tender on the grill. For extra depth, a touch of red wine vinegar or a pinch of chili flakes can be added for a slight zing or heat.
Once marinated, the prawns are grilled to perfection. The grilling process imparts a smoky char while sealing in the juices, creating a crispy exterior with a tender and juicy inside. They cook quickly, making this a fast and easy dish that’s ideal for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings.
Greek-style Grilled Prawns can be served as an appetizer, a main dish, or alongside other Mediterranean favorites like tzatziki, grilled vegetables, or a Greek salad. You can also pair them with warm pita bread or couscous to create a complete Mediterranean-inspired meal.
This dish is not only light and healthy but also high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, making it a nutritious option for seafood lovers. The combination of fresh ingredients and simple grilling makes it a perfect choice for anyone looking to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in the comfort of their own home.
Ingredients
- 1 pound prawns peeled and deveined, large
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, parsley, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add prawns to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread prawns onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Wasn’t sure about the olive oil, but it actually made them juicy! Yum!
yummy!
Looks good, but I wonder if the prawns can be too rubbery if grilled too long?
This sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
This recipe was amazing! The prawns were so flavorful and easy to make. Will definitely make it again!
I tried this recipe but the prawns got a bit burnt on the grill. Maybe I left them too long? They still tasted ok, tho.
Meh. They’re shrimps not prawns! What’s up with that?
I think they’re the same thing! Just different names based on where you are. Don’t let it ruin the recipe, it’s still gonna be delish! 😋
What if I don’t have skewers? Can I just grill the prawns directly? 🤔
It says to grill them, but I don’t have a grill. Can I bake them instead?
It was ok, I don’t usually like prawns but this marinade was decent. My husband loved it tho.
Prawns ain’t for everyone! But the marinade sounds good. Did you try it with other meats?
Glad your husband loved it! Maybe you could try a different seafood dish next time? Sometimes it just takes the right flavor!
Prawns are the best! This dish was a hit at my BBQ, everyone loved it!
Yum! Best prawns I’ve ever made! I will definitely make this again!
I tried this last night and it was just okay. The prawns got a bit too tough on the grill, maybe I cooked them too long?
was the olive oil really necessary? I mean, it’s just seafood, right?
I forgot to refrigerate for the full 2 hours (was busy), and it still worked? Not bad. Next time I’ll follow it—maybe I just got lucky.
Honestly sounds like you got lucky—1-2 hours is recommended and 2 hours helps the flavors really soak in. Still, grilled prawns are pretty forgiving if you cooked them through!
No way, you can just forget the fridge and it still works? I mean… food safety vibes say don’t. I’d follow the time next time, cuz not worth the risk over “lucky.” 😅
Wow so easy. I don’t even cook, but this worked. My family ate everything and asked for more 😅
I tried this but I forgot to refrigerate 1-2 hours, just did like 10 minutes… still tasted good tho. Next time I’ll follow the marinade step better. Also I used regular pepper and it mighta been too much cumin—still ate it all 😂
That’s awesome! 😄 And grilled prawns really are one of the quickest “wow” dinners. Love that your family went back for more—great sign the timing worked!
Easy and tasty, but my prawns curled a lot—maybe my grill was too hot? Still good though, and the lemon made it pop.
That sounds about right—if the grill was a bit too hot, prawns curl more. Next time try medium heat and don’t overcook (2–3 min/side can be fast!). The lemon definitely helps cut through the richness too.
Looks delish. Can’t wait to try! Where can I find those big prawns though?
Just grilled em for my BBQ. They taste like they came from a restaurant! Highly recommend.
Are you sure they tasted that good? I tried and mine were kinda bland.
I made these too and they were amazing! Best prawns I’ve ever had.
I think I had the wrong type of prawns. They came out kinda chewy. But the seasoning was good!
Followed exactly, came out great! I used shrimp instead, still worked!
Not sure if I did something wrong, but mine were a bit bland. I followed the spices exactly and still felt like it needed more salt. Maybe the prawns were smaller? Either way, lemon helped a lot.
Mines were kinda bland also… I used the right spices but maybe my cumin was old? Also I think I didn’t salt enough—though the recipe says salt to taste. Next time I’ll do more garlic? Maybe 1-2 hours in the fridge isn’t long enough? Not sure.
I’ve had this happen too. The “salt and pepper to taste” can be super vague—if your prawns were on the smaller side or less flavorful, it often needs an extra pinch of salt in the marinade. Glad lemon saved it!