Garlic Prawns

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Garlic Prawns to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Garlic Prawns, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 orange, juiced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons white wine
• (optional)
• 30 tiger prawns, peeled and
• deveined

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

In a glass dish, mix together the olive oil, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, basil and white wine

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Add the prawns, and stir to coat

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Cover, and let marinate for 1 hour

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Heat an outdoor grill to high heat

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Thread prawns onto skewers

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until pink.