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Mozambican PERI PERI PRAWNS: How To Cook Flame Grilled Mozambican Piri Piri Prawns

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Mozambican Peri Peri Prawns

Cultural Context

Originating from Mozambique, Peri Peri Prawns reflect the country's rich culinary heritage influenced by Portuguese settlers and African spices. The dish is celebrated for its bold flavors and is often enjoyed at festive gatherings, showcasing the vibrant use of chili peppers. Today, Peri Peri has gained global popularity, with variations appearing in many countries, especially in South Africa and the UK.

MozambicanMZmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Queen Prawns (cleaned & deveined)
2 tbsp of peri peri sauce
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp prawns & calamari spice
1 tbsp parsley herbs
Salt to taste

peri peri sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade sauce allows for control over spice levels.

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: white fish

Chicken or fish can be more affordable protein options.

1

Marinate the cleaned and deveined Queen Prawns in peri peri sauce for flavor.

2

Melt the butter and mix in paprika, prawns & calamari spice, and salt to taste.

3

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

4

Thread the marinated prawns onto skewers for grilling.

5

Place the skewers on the grill and cook until the prawns are opaque and slightly charred.

6

Brush the cooked prawns with the melted butter mixture and garnish with parsley herbs.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillskewersmixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Peri Peri ShrimpPrawns Piri Piri

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