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Friday, April 04, 2008

Big M's Spicy Lime Grilled Prawns

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
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.

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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