Name: Barbecued spiced prawns
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 32 medium uncooked prawns; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil; lime wedges, for serving

Barbecued spiced prawns

Enliven a summer feast by blending fresh seafood with smoked paprika, garlic and cayenne pepper until ready to throw on the barbecue.

Ingredients

32 medium uncooked prawns

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil

lime wedges, for serving

Method

1.Peel and devein prawns, leaving tails intact

2.Combine the garlic, paprika, pepper, oil and prawns in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Season well with sea salt. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

3.Meanwhile, heat the barbecue to medium-high.

4.Barbecue the prawns for about 1 minute each side or until just cooked through.

5.Serve prawns with lime wedges.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave.
Note

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