Cheeky Prawns
If you are lucky to be living in a country with decent summer weather then what can be nicer than BBQ prawns, especially when they are cooked in a wok sitting on hot BBQ coals, laden with butter, chilli, herbs, fresh limes and of course a touch of tequila. The alcohol content will quickly burn away with the heat of the BBQ leaving a wonderful flavour to the buttery, syrup like sauce which compliments the prawns superbly. If this is something not for you then please omit the tequila.
It is also possible to make this dish on top of the stove, still using the wok and over a hot heat.
Make sure you have plenty of crusty bread to mop up the delicious juices.
Happy BBQ and happy eating.
Ingredients
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450g frozen prawns- defrosted, tails removed. No shells.
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Cheeky Marinade
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100g butter
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2 tsp dried mint
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2 tsp dried dill
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1 tsp dried chilli flakes- optional
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2 large fresh limes- zest and juice
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1 shot of tequila- gold brand / optional
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1 fresh red chilli- deseeded and finely chopped
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Garnish
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Handful of fresh coriander- roughly chopped
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Sea salt and black pepper- to taste
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Extra fresh lime- cut into wedges
Instructions
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Prepare marinade:
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01 In bowl mix mint, dill, dried chilli, lime zest and pinch of salt. Mix well. Set aside.
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Prepare prawns:
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02 Check well defrosted and pat dry with paper towel. Add to dried marinade mixture. Mix well. Leave to infuse 5-10 minutes.
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Cook:
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03 Using a large wok (see image 2) place on hot BBQ coals. Add half the butter and melt.
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04 When hot and foaming add the marinated prawns. Cook to a light pink. Now add the tequila and flambé (either by lighting with a match or briefly tilting the pan over the live flames).
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05 Once the alcohol has burned off add the lime juice, fresh chilli and the remaining butter. Keep the pan moving until the butter has melted.
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Serve:
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06 Take to the table either in the wok garnished with plenty of coriander tossed on top, or plate individually garnished with coriander and fresh lime quarters (see image 1).
Notes
It is possible to use whole prawns with shells for this recipe but do expect to have to use your hands to eat them. Which for some maybe slightly messy!
