BBQ Chilli Prawns
Fire up the barbie this long weekend and throw on these prawns. Served with aioli, or a squeeze of lemon, they're sure to go down a treat.
Recipe by GH Nutrition
Ingredients
12 extra-large raw green prawns, peeled with tales intact
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 long red chilli, deseeded and chopped
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp raw sugar
Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to season
Lemon wedges, to serve
Equipment
CHAR-GRILL PAN
OR
BBQ
Recipe
To make the chilli sauce, place the garlic, chilli, lemon juice, olive oil, spices, sugar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix well to combine.
Add the prawns to the sauce and if time permits, let marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat a char-grill pan or BBQ over high heat. Drizzle with olive oil and when hot, add the prawns, with all of the sauce.
Cook the prawns for 3 minutes each side, or until cooked through.
Serve the prawns with lemon wedges and season with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
