Grilled Citrus Prawn Skewers with Chimichurri Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Tender prawns marinated in fresh citrus and garlic, grilled to perfection and topped with a zesty herbaceous chimichurri sauce. This Brazilian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs large prawns, peeled and deveined, olive oil, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large prawns, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 6 wooden skewers, soaked in water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Add 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, whisking to blend. Toss 1 lb large prawns in the marinade and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: While the prawns marinate, prepare chimichurri by mixing 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil (reserved from marinade), and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and stir until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Thread the marinated prawns onto 6 soaked wooden skewers, piercing through the tail and body to secure them evenly.
4. Step 4: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Grill the prawn skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once, until the prawns are opaque and lightly charred around the edges.
5. Step 5: Remove the skewers from heat and drizzle the prepared chimichurri sauce over the prawns before serving for a fresh, vibrant finish.