Grilled Prawn Skewers with Smoked Paprika and Mojo Verde

Name: Grilled Prawn Skewers with Smoked Paprika and Mojo Verde
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1½ tbsp lemon juice; ½ garlic clove, finely crushed; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 450 g/1 lb red prawns (jumbo shrimp), peeled and de-veined, with the tips of the tails left on; 450 g/1 lb red prawns (jumbo shrimp), peeled and de-veined, with the tips of the tails left on; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; lime wedges, to serve; salad leaves, to serve; 4 garlic cloves; 1 small green pepper, deseeded; 350 ml/12 fl oz/scant 1½ cups olive oil; 100 ml/3½ fl oz/scant ½ cup sherry vinegar; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 bunch fresh coriander (cilantro), stalks removed; 1 bunch fresh coriander (cilantro), stalks removed; 1 pinch sea salt

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

The Sun-Soaked Plate

By Marc Fosh

Published 2026

About

Ingredients

5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1½ tbsp lemon juice
½ g

Europe
Spain
Starter
Pescatarian
Gluten-free
Mediterranean

Method

First, make the mojo verde. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend to a smooth purée. Store in an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator until required.

In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with the lemon juice and the garlic, smoked paprika and some salt and pepper. Add the prawns (shrimp) and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.