Documented recipe

Mozambican-Style Grilled Piri-Piri Prawns

Name: Mozambican-Style Grilled Piri-Piri Prawns
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mozambique cuisine
Ingredients: 20 unit Large raw prawns; 1 unit Red chili; 0.5 tsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Ground coriander; 1 clove Garlic; 0.5 unit Lime; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Salt

Prawns marinated with chili, garlic, lime, and spices, then grilled. Serves 4.

Large grilled prawns with piri-piri are associated with Mozambique’s coastal cuisine. This version brings that reference together with a documented chili, garlic, and citrus marinade for prawns; it is not presented as the only way to make the dish.

KitchenPause · Published on 17 October 2026

Total time38 min

DifficultyIntermediate

servings4

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Everything ready

Ingredients

20 unit Large raw prawns
1 unit Red chili
0.5 teaspoon Paprika
0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
1 clove Garlic
0.5 unit Lime
2 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon Salt

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Method

01
Make the marinade
Mix the red chili, paprika, ground coriander, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl until evenly combined.
02
Marinate the prawns
Add the raw prawns to the bowl and toss to coat them with the marinade. Cover and leave to marinate in a cool place for 30 minutes.
30 min
03
Grill
Thread the prawns onto skewers and grill, turning them several times, for 6–8 minutes in total. Remove them when they have taken on color and are thoroughly cooked.
8 min

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Method

Make the marinade

Marinate the prawns

Grill

Sources and review