Big M's Spicy Lime Grilled Prawns

Prawns are marinated in lime, onion, and garlic and then quickly grilled. A wonderful addition to an outdoor meal.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 62 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• skewers
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 48 large tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
• 4 limes, zested and juiced
• 4 green chile peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Thread prawns onto skewers, piercing each first through the tail, and then the head.

Step 3

Brush grill grate with oil. Cook prawns for 5 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.