Grilled King Prawns (12 pcs) — Mediterranean Luxury at Taperia La Mina
Our Grilled King Prawns are a celebration of one of the sea’s most magnificent ingredients. Twelve plump, meaty king prawns are grilled over high heat with nothing more than a brush of olive oil, a sprinkle of sea salt, and a squeeze of fresh lemon. The result is prawns with a beautiful smoky char on the outside and sweet, succulent flesh within — pure Mediterranean luxury on a plate.
Why King Prawns Are Special
King prawns — langoustines or carabineros depending on the variety — are prized for their large size, firm texture, and intensely sweet flavor. Unlike smaller prawns, king prawns have a meaty, almost lobster-like quality that makes them incredibly satisfying to eat. At Taperia La Mina, we source our king prawns from the Mediterranean waters off the Costa Blanca, where the warm sea produces prawns of exceptional size and sweetness.
The Grilling Method
Grilling king prawns is a simple but precise art. The prawns are split along the back (but not fully butterflied), deveined, and brushed with olive oil. They go onto a very hot grill for just two to three minutes per side — the moment the shells turn bright pink and the flesh becomes opaque, they are done. The high heat creates a slight char on the shells that adds a wonderful smoky depth to the sweet prawn meat. A squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt is all the seasoning these beauties need.
How to Enjoy Our King Prawns
These prawns are served whole, and part of the joy is peeling each one at the table. The ritual of cracking the charred shell, revealing the glistening pink flesh within, and squeezing fresh lemon over it is one of the great pleasures of Mediterranean dining. Pair with a glass of chilled Albariño or a cold beer. For the ultimate seafood spread, combine with our Grilled Red Prawns and Garlic Prawns. Indulge in Mediterranean seafood at Taperia La Mina.