Brazilian-style grilled prawns with a bright, raw green onion sauce — quick to make, with cumin, garlic and vinegar cutting through the sweet, charred shellfish.
Camarão grelhado is a Brazilian-style grilled prawn dish, simply skewered and brushed with a fresh, punchy green onion, garlic and cumin sauce. Quick to cook and bursting with zesty flavour, it's perfect for the barbecue or a fast weeknight treat.
Prep 15 min
Cook 8 min
Total 23 min
Easy
- 1 lb Prawns
- 2 cloves minced Garlic
- 1/2 cup Spring Onions
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 4 tablespoons White Vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Water
Preparation
- Make the sauce by combining the garlic, spring onions, cumin, salt, vinegar and water and grinding into a paste.
- Thread the prawns onto skewers and brush with the sauce.
- Grill until they lose their translucent colour, about 3–4 minutes on each side.
- Serve with extra sauce on the side.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Don't overcook the prawns — a few minutes a side until just opaque keeps them juicy.
- Brush with the sauce as they grill so the flavours char onto the prawns.
- Keep some fresh sauce back to spoon over at the table for a bright, raw hit.
- Soak wooden skewers first so they don't burn on the grill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely — this fresh green-onion sauce is great on grilled fish, chicken or vegetables too.
They turn pink and opaque and curl into a loose C-shape; a tight O means they're overcooked.
Yes — sear them in a hot pan or under the grill for the same quick result.
