Mediterranean Prawn Skewers

These colourful skewers are full of sunshine flavours thanks to a punchy marinade of garlic, lemon zest, smoked paprika, and oregano. They’re quick to...These colourful skewers are full of sunshine flavours thanks to a punchy marinade of garlic, lemon zest, smoked paprika, and oregano. They’re quick to cook and perfect for summer, whether you're firing up the grill or using a frying pan. Feel free to switch up the protein—cubes of salmon, chicken, or tofu all work beautifully with the same marinade. Delicious hot off the heat or served cold a few hours later, they make a great addition to a barbecue spread or a ready-ahead lunchbox. Read more These colourful skewers are full of sunshine flavours thanks to a punchy marinade of garlic, lemon zest, smoked paprika, and oregano. They’re quick to cook and perfect for summer, whether you're firing up the grill or using a frying pan. Feel free to switch up the protein—cubes of salmon, chicken, or tofu all work beautifully with the same marinade. Delicious hot off the heat or served cold a few hours later, they make a great addition to a barbecue spread or a ready-ahead lunchbox. These colourful skewers are full of sunshine flavours thanks to a punchy marinade of garlic, lemon zest, smoked paprika, and oregano. They’re quick to cook and perfect for summer, whether you're firing up the grill or using a frying pan. Feel free to switch up the protein—cubes of salmon, chicken, or tofu all work beautifully with the same marinade. Delicious hot off the heat or served cold a few hours later, they make a great addition to a barbecue spread or a ready-ahead lunchbox.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
20 mins (+ 30 mins marinading)
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Contains
Shellfish, Fish
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

4g
Protein
58kcal
Calories
3g
Total Fat
4g
Carbs
2g
Sugars
1g
Fibre
26mg
Calcium
2%
 
1mg
Iron
6%
 
16mg
Magnesium
4%
 
182mg
Potassium
4%
 
201mg
Sodium
9%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.3mcg
Vitamin B12
13%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
1.2mg
Vitamin E
8%
 
22mcg
Vitamin B9
6%
 
32mcg
Vitamin A
4%
 
31mg
Vitamin C
34%
 
0.4mg
Zinc
4%
 
6mcg
Vitamin K
5%
 
0.1mg
Copper
11%
 
0mg
Vitamin B2
0%
0.4mg
Vitamin B3
3%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B6
6%
 
53mg
Phosphorus
4%
 
Protein: 4g; Calories: 58kcal; Total Fat: 3g; Carbs: 4g; Sugars: 2g; Fibre: 1g; Calcium: 26mg (2%); Iron: 1mg (6%); Magnesium: 16mg (4%); Potassium: 182mg (4%); Sodium: 201mg (9%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.3mcg (13%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 1.2mg (8%); Vitamin B9: 22mcg (6%); Vitamin A: 32mcg (4%); Vitamin C: 31mg (34%); Zinc: 0.4mg (4%); Vitamin K: 6mcg (5%); Copper: 0.1mg (11%); Vitamin B2: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B3: 0.4mg (3%); Vitamin B6: 0.1mg (6%); Phosphorus: 53mg (4%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Contains
Shellfish, Fish

Ingredients

Makes 10
For the marinade
garlic cloves
minced
oregano (dried)
Swaps: basil (dried), herbes des provence, thyme (dried)
smoked paprika
sea salt
fine
zest
For the skewers
yellow pepper
cut into 4cm chunks
courgette
cut into 1cm thick rounds
red onion
cut into 4cm chunks
jumbo prawns
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Soak the skewers in water for at least 20 minutes. (This prevents burning).

2

Mix the olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and lemon zest together in a large bowl.

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