Marinated King Prawns

Submitted by Marychef

"An easy way to give a tasty zing to king prawns (jumbo shrimp). Tasty, healthy, can be done on an indoor grill or George Foreman, also will be a hit at BBQ's! We usually have this for dinner with salad and summer vegetables or a jacket potato. A great light tatsty meal for a summer evening."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 80 ml olive oil
• 60 ml tomato ketchup
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons dried tarragon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes
• 300 g raw king prawns, peeled and de-veined

directions

1. Mix all ingredients except the prawns together in a bowl.
2. Add the prawns and stir thoroughly until they are well coated in the marinade.
3. Place, covered, in fridge for one hour.
4. Skewer the prawns - about 5 per skewer.
5. Cook for 6-8 minutes until prawns are pink all the way through. Use any leftover marinade for basting during cooking.
6. N.B: The cooking time is on a George Foreman - BBQ or grill may vary.