Name: Portuguese Grilled Prawns / Gambas Mozambique
Prep time: PT35+M
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 1 person
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (organic); 4 garlic cloves; 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes; 3 small green chilis (not spicy); 1 tbsp paprika; 1 juice of pink lemon (yellow lemon works too); 15 parsley leaves; 4 jumbo prawns (Mozambique shrimp / colossal shrimp)

Portuguese Grilled Prawns / Gambas Mozambique

Portuguese Grilled Prawns aka Gambas Mozambique are a smoky, slightly spicy grilled jumbo shrimp that are incredibly flavorful. The spicy marinade creates a depth of flavor that you will enjoy in each bite. You can multiply this recipe based on the number of people that will be eating the shrimp. For every 8 shrimp you should double the marinade, but the prep and cook time will remain the same.

CourseSeafood
CuisinePortuguese, Seafood

Servings	Prep Time
1person	35+minutes

Cook Time

8minutes

Servings	Prep Time
1person	35+minutes

Cook Time

8minutes

Ingredients

4tbsp extra virgin olive oilorganic
4 garlic cloves
1/2tbsp red pepper flakes
3 small green chilisnot spicy
1tbsp paprika
1 juice of pink lemonyellow lemon works too
15 parsley leaves
4 jumbo prawnsMozambique shrimp / colossal shrimp

Instructions

Put all ingredients EXCEPT for the shrimp/prawns in a blender and blend
Put blend in a large ziplock bag along with the shrimp and let sit in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour
Heat grill to 400 degrees
Reduce flame to medium and cook 4 minutes on each side