Chilli and Lime Prawn Skewers
2014-09-22- Cuisine: Party Ideas
- Course: Main Course
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Recipe Info
- Servings : 6
- Prep Time : 30m
- Cook Time : 15m
- Ready In : 45m
These juicy, flavourful skewers are delicious and equally simple to pull together.
Ingredients
- 11⁄2 tbsp olive oil
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1⁄2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 long red chilli, seeds removed, chopped
- 1 long red chilli, seeds removed, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 48 prawns, peeled (tails intact), deveined
- 2 tsp dried chilli flakes
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 4 tbsp chives, finely chopped
Method
Step 1
Soak 12 bamboo skewers or disposable wooden chopsticks in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
Combine the oil, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, fresh chilli, chives, ginger and garlic in a large bowl.
Step 3
Add the prawns, toss to coat in mixture, then cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Preheat a chargrill pan or braai on medium-high heat.
Step 5
Place the chilli flakes, caster sugar, lime zest and 1 tablespoon sea salt in a small food processor and whiz to combine, or grind together in a mortar and pestle to form a coarse powder.
Step 6
Thread 4 prawns onto each skewer and grill for 2 minutes each side or until just cooked.
Step 7
Sprinkle with chilli lime salt and serve over rice and salad with lime halves to squeeze.