Barbecue Ginger Prawns (shrimp)

A ginger, garlic and chilli marinade for prawns (shrimp) especially for your BBQ from the Australian Barbecue Kettle Cookbook. Preparation time does not include time to marinate.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 kg  raw  prawns

• Marinade

• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 1  onion, peeled and quartered
• 6  cloves garlic, peeled
• 5  cm ginger, peeled
• 1  teaspoon chili powder, to taste
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Shell and wash the prawns leaving the tails intact.
2. Blend all the marinade ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
3. Place prawns and marinade in bowl, cover and marinate for 1-2 hours.
4. Remove from marinade.
5. Cook in the BBQ with lid on for 8-15 minutes, or until cooked through (DO NOT OVERCOOK), depending on size.