Low-fat barbecued prawns with lime, chilli & coriander

A few of these prawns will spice up your average Sunday barbie, without adding to your waistline!

Recipe «Low-fat barbecued prawns with lime, chilli & coriander» presented in category Recipes / Fish, to prepare this dish you will need no more 25 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tsp olive oil, 4 kaffir lime leaves, deveined, finely shredded crossways, 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped , 3 small fresh red chillies, deseeded, chopped, Salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1kg large green king prawns, peeled leaving head and tail intact, deveined , 2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh coriander, Lemon wedges, to serve.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 
• 1 tbsp fish sauce 
• 2 tsp olive oil 
• 4 kaffir lime leaves, deveined, finely shredded crossways 
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 
• 3 small fresh red chillies, deseeded, chopped 
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper 
• 1kg large green king prawns, peeled leaving head and tail intact, deveined 
• 2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh coriander 
• Lemon wedges, to serve 

Instructions

1. Combine the lemon juice, fish sauce, oil, lime leaves, garlic and chillies in a large ceramic or glass bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Add the prawns and toss gently until the prawns are coated in the marinade. Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate.
3. Heat a barbecue grill or chargrill on high. Cook the prawns in batches of 3-4 on preheated grill (depending on available space), brushing with the marinade, for 2-3 minutes each side or until they change colour, curl and shells are browned. Place the cooked prawns on a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm while cooking the remaining prawns.
4. Place the prawns on serving plates, sprinkle with the coriander and serve immediately with the lemon wedges if desired.