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Lime and lemongrass barbecue prawn skewers

Serve with fresh coconut and mint.
Lime and lemongrass barbecue prawn skewers
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These Lime and Lemongrass BBQ Prawn skewers from Love Australian Prawns will hit the spot on a hot summer day. Or save the recipe for a special occasion and cook them up on the BBQ for Christmas lunch!

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Ingredients

Method

1.

Place the lemongrass, chillies, ginger, sugar and fish sauce in a small food processor and process to a rough paste.

2.

Place lemongrass paste and vegetable oil in a large bowl and combine.

3.

Peel the prawns leaving the tails on.

4.

Add prawns and toss to coat.

5.

Thread onto skewers lengthways.

6.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to infuse flavours.

7.

Rinse rice thoroughly under cold water and place in a medium saucepan with 2½ cups of water.

8.

Bring to the boil and cook uncovered for 8‐10 minutes or until tunnels appear.

9.

Reduce heat to low and cook covered for another 5 minutes.

10.

Remove from heat and stir through coconut cream, salt and extra chilli.

11.

Allow to stand for 5 minutes, covered.

12.

Preheat a chargrill or barbeque and cook for 1‐2 minutes each side or until just cooked through.

13.

Serve with fresh coconut, cucumber, mint and lime.

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