Chimichurri Awesome Time Prawns with Sriracha Cockt

Name: Chimichurri Awesome Time Prawns with Sriracha Cocktail Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers; 1 handful cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves; 1/4 cup white vinegar, plus more to taste; 1 lime, juiced, plus more to taste; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (use at your own discretion); 2/3 cup olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (4-pound frozen block) black tiger prawns (about 16 to 24 prawns), thawed; Skewers; 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 3 teaspoons sriracha rooster sauce; 4 teaspoons prepared kosher horseradish; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups ketchup

Servings: persons

8 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers
1 handful cilantro leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup white vinegar, plus more to taste
1 lime, juiced, plus more to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes (use at your own discretion)
2/3 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (4-pound frozen block) black tiger prawns (about 16 to 24 prawns), thawed
Skewers
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons sriracha rooster sauce
4 teaspoons prepared kosher horseradish
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups ketchup

1
Pulse the garlic, onion, red pepper, cilantro, oregano, white vinegar, lime juice and red pepper flakes in a food processor (or can be made by hand in a mortar and pestle).
2
Remove the mixture from the processor and pour it into a medium bowl.
3
Whisk in the olive oil and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, vinegar and lime juice, to taste.
4
Check the flavor by dipping a piece of bread into the sauce and tasting.
5
Reserve half of the sauce for the marinade.
6
Clean and devein prawns.
7
Hold a prawn in the palm of your hand keeping the shrimp straight and slide in the skewer from head to tail.
8
Use 1 prawn per skewer.
9
Line 4 of the skewered prawns next to each other in a row.
10
Draw an additional skewer perpendicular through the row, connecting the 4 skewered prawns together.
11
Continue this step until all of the prawns have been skewered into groups of 4.
12
Brush them with chimichurri and marinate for 2 hours.
13
Preheat an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan.
14
Put the skewered shrimp on a grill and brush with more chimichurri.
15
Flip the skewers and repeat.
16
Cook until the prawns are opaque, about 5 minutes per side.
17
Remove the skewers when the prawns are fully cooked.
18
Mix all the ingredients for the sriracha cocktail sauce in a bowl.
19
Pour some of the sauce into shot glasses.
20
Top with a prawn and garnish with a chive.
21
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

584

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Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers, 1 handful cilantro leaves, and more.

Yes, Chimichurri Awesome Time Prawns with Sriracha Cocktail Sauce 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.

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Chimichurri Awesome Time Prawns with Sriracha Cocktail Sauce

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