Spicy Mint Grilled Prawns Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time4 Hr 0 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In4 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Chile powder1 Teaspoon
 Vinegar1 Tablespoon
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), pressed
 1 teaspoon each salt and dry basil
 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint or 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mint
 Salad oil3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Prawns2 Pound, deveined

Directions

In a bowl, stir together chile powder, vinegar, pepper, garlic, salt, basil, mint, and oil until well blended.
Add prawns, turning to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until next day.
To cook, remove prawns from marinade and thread on skewers (reserve marinade).
Place prawns on a greased grill set 6 inches above a bed of low-glowing coals (or on a broiler pan or a rack over a shallow baking pan set 6 inches below a preheated broiler unit).
Grill or broil, basting frequently with reserved marinade and turning once, until prawns turn pink (about 4 minutes on each side).
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