Name: Skewered prawns with chilli marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 24 uncooked medium king prawns (1kg); 3 limes; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 2 fresh kaffir lime leaves, shredded finely; 5 mm piece fresh ginger (2.5g), grated; 2 teaspoon sambal oelek; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoon japanese soy sauce; 2 tablespoon mirin; 24 bamboo skewers

Skewered prawns with chilli marinade

Makes 24 Item

Prep

15M

Cook

15M

Marinate

Total

30M

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Ingredients

24 uncooked medium king prawns (1kg)

3 limes

1 tablespoon peanut oil

2 fresh kaffir lime leaves, shredded finely

5 mm piece fresh ginger (2.5g), grated

2 teaspoon sambal oelek

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 tablespoon japanese soy sauce

2 tablespoon mirin

24 bamboo skewers

Method

1.Soak skewers in cold water for at least an hour before using to prevent scorching during cooking.

2.Shell and devein prawns leaving tails intact. Quarter limes lengthways; cut each quarter in half lengthways to give a total of 24 wedges. Thread prawns onto skewers; followed by a lime wedge.

3.Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl; season to taste. Brush skewers with half the marinade. Cover, refrigerate 1 hour.

4.Cook skewers, in batches, on heated oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) until prawns are changed in colour, brushing with remaining marinade occasionally. Serve immediately.

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