Friday, April 04, 2008
Big M's Spicy Lime Grilled Prawns

eDiets Submitted by Marcus Hender
Prawns are marinated in lime, onion and garlic and then quickly grilled. A wonderful addition to an outdoor meal.
Serves 8 servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Calories: 113.47
Total Fat: 0.91 g
Total Carbohydrate: 8.56 g
Protein: 17.76 g
Ingredients
48 large tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
48 large tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
4 limes, zested and juiced
4 green chile peppers, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 inch piece fresh ginger root
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
Directions
1. Place the prawns and lime zest in a large, non-metallic bowl. Place the lime juice, chile pepper, 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 grill for medium-high heat. Thread prawns onto skewers, piercing each first through the tail, and then the head.
1. Place the prawns and lime zest in a large, non-metallic bowl. Place the lime juice, chile pepper, 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 grill for medium-high heat. Thread prawns onto skewers, piercing each first through the tail, and then the head.
3. Brush grill grate with oil. Cook prawns for 5 minutes, turning once, or until opaque Do not overcook as the prawns will be tough and rubbery.
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