Barbecue Ginger Prawns

Name: Barbecue Ginger Prawns
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg raw prawns; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1 onion, peeled and quartered; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 5 cm ginger, peeled; 1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste; salt and pepper

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⏱ 28 mins 🍽 8 serving(s) 🏷 Australian

These Australian barbecue prawns feature a vibrant marinade made with fresh ginger, garlic, chilli and lemon juice. The prawns are marinated for 1-2 hours before being grilled on the BBQ with the lid on. They cook quickly, taking between 8 and 15 minutes depending on their size, for a simple yet flavourful seafood dish.

Ingredients

1 1/2 kg raw prawns
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 onion, peeled and quartered
6 cloves garlic, peeled
5 cm ginger, peeled
1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
salt and pepper

Method

Shell the prawns and wash them, ensuring the tails remain attached.
Combine all the marinade ingredients in a food processor and blend to a smooth consistency.
Put the prawns and the marinade into a bowl, cover it, and allow them to marinate for 1-2 hours.
Take the prawns out of the marinade.
Grill them on the BBQ with the lid closed for 8-15 minutes, or until they are fully cooked, being careful not to overcook them.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1068100 mg

Recipe details

CategoryAustralian

AuthorJewelies