Name: Spiced barbecued prawns
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: spray oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander; 2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 kilogram green prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact; mixed salad, to serve

Spiced barbecued prawns

Pop these prawns on the barbecue for an easy but flavoursome meal. Turmeric, paprika and cumin pack these prawns with juicy spices that you can enjoy all year long.

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Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

Total

15M

Ingredients

spray oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander

2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 kilogram green prawns, peeled, deveined, tails intact

mixed salad, to serve

Method

1.Spray a barbecue or char-grill with oil. Preheat on medium-high.

2.In a large bowl, combine onion, olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, cumin, garlic, turmeric and paprika. Season to taste.

3.Add the prawns, tossing to coat well. Thread onto metal skewers.

4.Cook for 1-2 minutes each side, until cooked. Remove from heat. Serve with salad.

If preferred, you can use bamboo skewers. Remember to soak in warm water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Turmeric will stain your hands, so you may want to use disposable gloves when threading the prawns onto the skewers.
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