Barbecued prawns with spicy corn relish

Recipes / Fish

Throw your prawns and the spicy corn relish on the barbie! The relish comes together in just five minutes in a frying pan that’s heated on the barbecue.

Recipe «Barbecued prawns with spicy corn relish» presented in category Recipes / Fish, to prepare this dish you will need no more 10 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, divided, 1 shallot, finely chopped, 1 long red chilli, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 cup fresh corn kernels , 2 spring onions, thinly sliced, 2 tsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, 1/2 lemon , 16 raw banana prawns , peeled and deveined, tails on, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic granules, Lemon wedges, to serve.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, divided 
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped 
  • 1 long red chilli, finely chopped 
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels 
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 
  • 2 tsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 
  • 1/2 lemon 
  • 16 raw banana prawns , peeled and deveined, tails on 
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika 
  • 1/4 tsp garlic granules 
  • Lemon wedges, to serve 

Instructions

  1. Prepare a barbecue for high heat.
  2. Place a medium heavy frying pan directly on the barbecue cooking grates until hot. Add 1 tbs of the oil to the pan and then add the shallot, chilli and chopped garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 min, or until the shallot is translucent. Add the corn kernels and cook for 4 mins or until the kernels are tender and charred in spots. Transfer the corn mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the spring onions and parsley. Squeeze the lemon juice into the mixture and season to taste with salt. Set the corn relish aside.
  3. In another medium bowl, toss prawns with remaining ½ tbs of oil, paprika and garlic granules. Season with sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Barbecue the prawns, turning once, for 2 mins each side or until the prawns are just cooked through and are beginning to char. Remove from heat. Arrange the prawns on a serving platter. Top with the corn relish and serve with lemon wedges.