Grilled Giant Prawns with Za’atar & Lemon (Market Tray)
A recipe from Israel.
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Nutrition (per serving)
450Calories
58 gProtein
10 gCarbs
24 gFat
3 gSugar
1500 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 12 kg Large head-on prawns / gambas
- 5 liters Olive oil
- 4 liters Fresh lemon juice
- 2.5 kg Za’atar
- 3 kg (minced) Garlic
- 2 kg (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 1.5 kg Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Method
- Split prawns lengthwise (leave shell on) → devein.
- Marinate in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, za’atar, parsley, salt & pepper 1–3 hours.
- Preheat multiple large grills to high.
- Grill prawns shell-side down first 3–4 min → flip → grill 2–3 min until flesh is opaque and charred.
- Pile on huge trays → drizzle with marinade & extra olive oil.
- Serve with tahini sauce, schug, amba, fattoush, and fresh pita.
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