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Spicy Lime Barbecued Prawns
Recipe by:
Marcus Hender
Succulent barbecued prawns. This makes the perfect summer meal when served with a crisp green salad.
Ready in 35 mins
Saved by 48 cook(s)
Ingredients
Serves: 12
- 48 king prawns, peeled and deveined
- 4 limes, zested and juiced
- 4 green chillies, seeded and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 5cm (2 in) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- skewers
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Preparation method
Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 5 mins1.
Place the prawns and lime zest in a large, non-metallic bowl. Place the lime juice, chillies, garlic, ginger and onion in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth. You may need to add a little oil to facilitate blending. Pour over the bowl of prawns, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
2.
Preheat barbecue for medium-high heat. Thread prawns onto skewers, piercing each first through the tail, and then the head.
3.
Brush cooking grate with oil. Cook prawns for 5 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.
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Last updated:
10 May 2013
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