Barbecue Prawns With Lemongrass Recipe

Name: Barbecue Prawns With Lemongrass
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup soy sauce; ¼ cup fish sauce; ¼ cup mirin (rice wine); ¼ cup lemongrass, inner stalk, finely chopped; 2 spring onions, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chili paste; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon garlic, fresh, finely chopped; ⅓ cup brown sugar; 40 medium prawns; toothpicks, good quality or bamboo skewer

Servings: persons

1 cup soy sauce
¼ cup fish sauce
¼ cup mirin (rice wine)
¼ cup lemongrass, inner stalk, finely chopped
2 spring onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili paste
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garlic, fresh, finely chopped
⅓ cup brown sugar
40 medium prawns
toothpicks, good quality or bamboo skewer

1
Mix the soy sauce, fish sauce, rice wine, lemongrass, spring onions, chili paste, ginger, coriander, garlic and sugar in a large dish.
2
Peel and devein the prawns, and add the prawns to the marinade.
3
Refrigerate the prawns for about 3 to 4 hours.
4
During this time keep turning the prawns to coat them well with the marinade.
5
Soak the toothpicks/skewers in water (this will help to stop them burning during the cooking process).
6
Thread the prawns on individual toothpicks, or the bamboo skewers, from head to tail, in the form of a the letter Celsius.
7
Grill prawns on a pre-heated grill for 2 minutes on each side, brushing with the marinade as you turn them.
8
Let prawns cool slightly.
9
Serve prawns warm or you can refrigerate the prawns and serve cold.

131

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup soy sauce, ¼ cup fish sauce, ¼ cup mirin (rice wine), ¼ cup lemongrass, inner stalk, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Prawns With Lemongrass falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecue Prawns With Lemongrass

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