For Sarah Murphy, Food Editor of Women’s Day, this Herb and Chilli Prawns recipe is an absolute winner. So simple to put together, she loves creating it for barbecues – and with the summer barbecuing season just around the corner, we think you will too!
Serves 4
Prep 15 mins
Cook 15 mins
Herb and Chilli Prawns Recipe Ingredients
• 1 cup coriander leaves, plus extra leaves to serve
• 1 cup parsley leaves, leaves picked
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 8 birdseye chillies, halved
• 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 2 centimetre piece ginger, sliced
• ½ cup olive oil
• 500 gram large green prawns, peeled, heads and tails intact
• 8 bamboo skewers, soaked
• Lemon wedges, to serve
Method
1. In a food processor, combine herbs, zest, juice, chillies, garlic and ginger. Process until almost finely chopped. Add olive oil, process to a smooth paste. Season well.
2. In a medium bowl, combine ¼ cup paste with prawns. Place remaining paste in a serving bowl. Marinate prawns at least 30 minutes.
3. Thread 3-4 prawns onto 2 skewers (through head and tail), so you can use skewers as handles to turn prawns.
4. Heat an oiled char-grill pan or barbecue grill on medium-high. Cook prawns 2-3 minutes each side, until just cooked through. Serve scattered with extra coriander and remaining sauce. Accompany with lemon wedges.
More Endless Summer Recipes
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