Honeyed BBQ Prawns

5.00 (10)
⏱ 28 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Australian

These succulent prawns are marinated in a flavourful blend of honey, soy, hoisin, and barbecue sauces with a hint of chilli and garlic. After marinating, they are quickly grilled or barbecued until perfectly cooked. This simple yet impressive Australian dish is ideal for a fast and tasty meal, taking just 28 minutes from start to finish. It serves four people and is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Honeyed BBQ Prawns

Ingredients

  • 1 kg large raw shrimp, peeled and tails intact
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 3 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the light soy sauce, hoisin sauce, barbecue sauce, chilli sauce, honey, oil, dry sherry, and crushed garlic.
  2. Add the peeled prawns to the bowl, ensuring they are well coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl and let the prawns marinate for 1-2 hours.
  3. Cook the prawns on a barbecue or under a grill, brushing them with the leftover marinade during the cooking process.
  4. Ensure the prawns are cooked through but be careful not to overcook them.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium2033100 mg

Recipe details

CategoryAustralian
AuthorJewelies