Name: Barbecued ginger prawns
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (80ml) rice bran oil; 1/4 cup (60ml) sweet or dry sherry; 3 clove garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoon grated ginger; 2 bay leaves (optional); 1.5 kilogram green prawns; coriander, to serve

Barbecued ginger prawns

Serves 8

Prep

Cook

10M

Total

15M

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Ingredients

1/3 cup (80ml) rice bran oil

1/4 cup (60ml) sweet or dry sherry

3 clove garlic, crushed

2 teaspoon grated ginger

2 bay leaves (optional)

1.5 kilogram green prawns

coriander, to serve

Method

1.Mix oil, sherry, garlic, ginger and bay leaves, if using, in a bowl. Add prawns and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to marinate

2.Preheat a barbecue on medium and cook prawns for 3-4 minutes each side, brushing frequently with marinade, until opaque and cooked through. Place on a platter and scatter with coriander to serve.

In this recipe, raw prawns are used with the shell intact to protect the delicate flesh and still give a delicious smoky flavour. You can secure them on metal skewers if using the grill plate, or cook them on the flat iron of the barbecue.
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