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Barbecued Garlic and Chilli Prawns

Barbecued Garlic And Chilli Prawns


  • Author: Maya Kitchenette
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 750g raw king prawns, peeled, deveined
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked whole black peppercorns
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked coriander seeds
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • handful fresh coriander, chopped
  • handful fresh mint, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • Lime wedges, to serve

For the dip:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream/yogurt/mayonnaise (see notes)
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 garlic, grated
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp sugar *optional* (see notes)

Instructions

  1. Toss all the ingredients in a bowl. Leave to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight, covered with cling film in the fridge.
  2. Preheat the grill on medium-high.
  3. Place the prawns onto the hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until opaque and pink in color.
  4. Serve these immediately with the dip.

For the dip:

  1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients and store in the fridge till ready to use.

Notes

– The dip can be made with 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup sour cream + 1/4 cup yogurt or 1/4 cup yogurt + 1/4 cup mayonnaise.

– If you prefer your dip to have a slight sweetness to it, do add the sugar.

  • Cuisine: Fusion