Samak Mashwi (libyan Style Grilled Prawns)
Samak Mashwi is a popular Libyan dish featuring grilled prawns marinated in a flavorful blend of spices. This dish is perfect for seafood lovers and is a great addition to any barbecue or gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 kg large prawns, cleaned and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the cleaned prawns to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated, and let them marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated prawns onto skewers, leaving a little space between each prawn.
- Grill the prawns for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque.
- Remove the prawns from the grill and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Grill Skewers Grilling brush
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the Samak Mashwi with a side of rice, grilled vegetables, and a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For best results, ensure the prawns are well coated in the marinade and do not overcook them on the grill to maintain their juicy texture.
Cost
$20