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Easy and quick Grilled Cheese Prawns recipe brings a mouthwatering appetizer or a side to the table in less than 30 minutes. The perfectly baked succulent prawns with melted cheese on top are absolutely delightful and irresistible.
Grilled Cheese Prawn Recipe
Grilled cheese prawns are a delectable seafood dish that combines succulent prawns with the creamy goodness of melted cheese. The succulent prawns are spread with the mayonnaise mixture, stuffed with flavorful cheese, and then quickly baked to perfection. The entire preparation takes less than 30 minutes, but the final result is surely impressive and makes such a delightful dish that everyone craves.
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s a quick and easy seafood recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and requires only five everyday ingredients. This means you can have a delicious and impressive dish ready to serve in no time, making it great for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining.
- This recipe works perfectly with either the oven or an outside grill. Preparing this dish in the oven is quick and easy. However, the grilling method adds an extra layer of smoky flavor to the prawns, elevating the taste profile of the dish.
- The dish is sure to please a wide range of palates, making it a crowd-pleasing option for gatherings and events, and you can search it with other grilled seafood such as grilled oysters.
Recipe Ingredients
Making this flavorful grilled cheese prawns requires only five ingredients:
- Large prawns
- Mayonnaise
- Egg yolk
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh Parsley
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Grilled Cheese Prawns
This homemade grilled cheese prawns recipe is effortless to prepare, and the final result is always delicious.
First, clean the prawn. Using a knife or scissor, make a shallow cut down the middle of the back of each prawn, don’t cut all the way through.
Next, combine the mayonnaise and egg yolk and coat evenly on each prawn. Stuff with shredded cheese.
Finally, bake the prawns in a preheated oven or the outside grill for a few minutes until the prawns turn pink, and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately with freshly chopped parsley.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips below.
- Pick fresh large prawns for the best taste. Fresh prawns will have a sweet and succulent flavor, enhancing the overall taste of your grilled cheese prawns.
- Don’t Overcook the Prawns. Prawns cook quickly, and overcooking can result in a rubbery texture. Keep a close eye on them while baking, and remove them from the oven as soon as they turn pink and opaque. This will ensure they remain juicy and tender.
- Select a cheese that melts well and complements the prawns. Cheddar, mozzarella, Gouda, or a blend of cheeses are excellent choices. Avoid using cheeses that are too pungent or overpowering, as they may mask the delicate flavors of the prawns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use frozen prawns or shrimp in this recipe. If using frozen prawns, properly thaw them first before cooking. Once the prawns are thawed, pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This step is crucial, as excess moisture can prevent the prawns from getting a nice sear on the grill.
The mouthwatering grilled cheese prawns pair well with all kinds of side dishes, such as green salad (Spinach Salad With Apples, Walnuts And Feta), grilled vegetables (Lemon Butter Grilled Zucchini), and crusty bread (Skillet Garlic Bread)to complete the meal.
This recipe has 293 calories per serving.
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Grilled Cheese Prawns
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 egg yolk
- 4 large prawns
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and egg yolk, stirring well. Set aside.
- Rinse four large prawns and pat them dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, make a shallow cut down the middle of the back of each prawn to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through. Clean and devein the prawns. Transfer them to a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Generously coat each prawn with the mayonnaise mixture and stuff them with shredded cheese, gently pressing the cheese into the pockets to fill the space evenly.
- Bake the prawns in the preheated oven (or on an outdoor grill) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley on top.
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Notes
- Pick fresh large prawns for the best taste. Fresh prawns will have a sweet and succulent flavor, enhancing the overall taste of your grilled cheese prawns.
- Don’t Overcook the Prawns. Prawns cook quickly, and overcooking can result in a rubbery texture. Keep a close eye on them while baking, and remove them from the oven as soon as they turn pink and opaque. This will ensure they remain juicy and tender.
- Select a cheese that melts well and complements the prawns. Cheddar, mozzarella, Gouda, or a blend of cheeses are excellent choices. Avoid using cheeses that are too pungent or overpowering, as they may mask the delicate flavors of the prawns.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Wondering if there is a way to make this dish and bring it to my daughters who is 15 minutes away.
Hi Shery, if you’re able to cook this dish at your daughter’s, then you can prepare ahead and just cook over there. But if you prefer to cook at home, you can finish the dish, and cover with foil to keep the prawns warm during your journey.
No Prawns here. Texas Gulf plenty Shrimp. Agentina Red frozen from deep cold water, they have a lobster crab flavor shrimps from gulf more Brine sea flavor. then Florida Pink a sweet shrimp. so 10 12 per lb my choice heads are usually off off. will shop next week could be on my Christmas appetizer dinner. WE will make and report