Posted on
10 October 2012
by
ewfood
Barbecued Prawns [1]
Barbecued Prawns
Ingredients
28 jumbo prawns - cleaned and deveined (tail left intact)
8 tbsp olive oil
8 garlic cloves - chopped fine
1 bunch of parsley - chopped fine
4-5 tbsp white grape vinegar
2 red peppers - chopped into big pieces
2 yellow peppers - chopped into big pieces
6 lemon wedges
Salt and pepper to taste
Servings
6
Preparation
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<em><strong>MARINADE</strong></em>
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Blend the garlic, vinegar, oil, parsley and seasoning together in a large bowl.
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Once done, add the prawns into the bowl and mix well.
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Ensure each prawn is coated with the marinade.
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Allow the prawns to marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
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<em><strong>GRILL</strong></em>
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Pierce 3 prawns on each soaked wooden skewer.
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Add a piece of red and yellow pepper in between each prawn on the skewer before putting on the barbecue grill.
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Barbecue for 3 minutes on each side.
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Serve hot with lemon or lime wedges.
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<em><strong>PAN FRIED</strong></em>
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Heat some oil in a large pan.
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Cook for about 3 minutes each side on low-medium heat.
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Baste with the remaining marinade.
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Serve hot with lemon or lime wedges.
Cooks Note
* Serves 6 - 8
* While the prawns are marinating, immerse the wooden skewers in cold water to prevent them from burning while barbecuing.