Big M's Spicy Lime Grilled Prawns

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 48 large tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
• 4 limes, zested and juiced
• 4 green chile peppers, seeded and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• skewers

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• 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.
• preheat grill for medium-high heat. thread prawns onto skewers, piercing each first through the tail, and then the head.
• brush grill grate with oil. cook prawns for 5 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.