Lemon Grass Prawns Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 kg / 2 lb uncooked medium prawns | ||
| Lemon grass | 3 , finely chopped | |
| Onions spring | 2 , chopped | |
| Red chillies | 2 Small, finely chopped | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (5gm), crushed | |
| 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger | ||
| Shrimp paste | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Brown sugar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| 1/2 cup / 125 mL / 4 fl oz coconut milk | ||
Directions
1. Wash prawns, leaving shells and heads intact and place in a shallow glass or ceramic dish.
2. Place lemon grass, spring onions, chillies, garlic, ginger and shrimp paste in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add sugar and coconut milk and process to combine. Spoon mixture over prawns, toss to combine, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
3. Preheat barbecue to a high heat. Drain prawns, place on barbecue and cook, turning several times, for 5 minutes or until prawns change colour. Serve immediately.
2. Place lemon grass, spring onions, chillies, garlic, ginger and shrimp paste in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add sugar and coconut milk and process to combine. Spoon mixture over prawns, toss to combine, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
3. Preheat barbecue to a high heat. Drain prawns, place on barbecue and cook, turning several times, for 5 minutes or until prawns change colour. Serve immediately.
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