BBQ Masala Prawns
A delightful Indian spiced prawn recipe, suitable for a starter or as part of a main course. GREAT for the barbecue but can be cooked under a hot grill.
Simple but so delicious.
6
20 minutes
30 minutes
BBQ or hot grill
Ingredients
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900g-1kg large frozen prawns- defrosted
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Wooden skewers- soaked in cold water
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Marinade
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4 flat tbsp garam masala
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1 tsp chilli powder
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2 tbsp paprika
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2 tsp turmeric
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1 tsp ground coriander
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1 tsp salt
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4 cloves of garlic- crushed
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1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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125g butter- melted
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Garnish:
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Lemon wedges
Instructions
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Prepare marinade:
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01 In a large bowl add all ingredients and mix to a smooth paste. Add prawns and cover well with marinade paste.
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Assemble on skewers:
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02 Skewer several prawns at a time onto wooden skewers. Place on a plate, cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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To cook:
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03 Barbecue the prawns over a medium heat until the shells are pink and the flesh opaque (approximately 3 minutes on each side).
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To serve:
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04 Best eaten immediately garnished with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Raw unpeeled tiger prawns can be used in this recipe but I find it works perfectly well with large, defrosted commercially prepared prawns. IMPORTANT - remember to pre-soak the wooden skewers in cold water (approximately one hour) as this prevents burning during cooking.
