Barbecued Prawn Cocktails with Chilli Mayo

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Grilled tiger prawns served in cocktail glasses with a zesty chilli mayonnaise, fresh salad leaves, and lemon wedges for an elegant Australian starter. This Australian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, brings together large tiger prawns, olive oil, salt for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

16, peeled and deveined with tails on large tiger prawns
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp sriracha sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups mixed salad leaves
4 lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Toss 16 peeled and deveined tiger prawns with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Grill the prawns for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and are just cooked through, with slightly charred edges. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth to create a spicy chilli mayo.
Step 4: Divide 2 cups mixed salad leaves evenly among 4 cocktail glasses. Arrange 4 grilled prawns on top of each.
Step 5: Spoon 1 tbsp of the chilli mayo over the prawns and garnish each glass with a lemon wedge. Serve immediately for a fresh, vibrant starter.