Ginger - Lime Prawns

Name: Ginger - Lime Prawns
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh prawns; 1/2 cup canola oil; 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon grated lime peel; 1 medium onion, grated fine (I whirl to juice in the processor); 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, minced; 2 green chilies, minced (hot); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Recipe by Diana Adcock

I love any kind of prawn or shrimp-this is quick, easy and excellent.

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READY IN: 26mins

SERVES: 6-8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

lbs fresh prawns
¹⁄₂

cup canola oil
4

teaspoons fresh lime juice
1

teaspoon grated lime peel
1

medium onion, grated fine (I whirl to juice in the processor)
6

cloves garlic, minced
1

(1 inch) piece ginger, minced
2

green chilies, minced (hot)
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂

teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Shell and devein the prawns.
Evenly thread on 8 skewers.
Leave onion "juice" in the processor and add remaining ingredients.
Whirl to smooth.
Spread paste on prawns, both sides and marinate in the fridge for 2 hours.
At this point you can place under a preheated broiler for 3 minutes on each side or on the grill, same amount of time.
Cooking time is aproximate-depends on the size of your prawns.

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