Barbecue Ginger Prawns Shrimp Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with these succulent BBQ Ginger Garlic Chilli Prawns! This vibrant recipe, inspired by the Australian Barbecue Kettle Cookbook, features juicy prawns marinated in a fiery ginger, garlic, and chilli blend. Perfect for a summer barbecue, these prawns cook quickly to tender perfection. Get ready for a flavour explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 28 mins

Calories 264.5 kcal

Protein 51g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Ginger Prawns Shrimp

1 1/2 lbs prawns
Olive Oil
Lemon Juice
Onion
4 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup grated fresh ginger
Chili Powder
Salt and Pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2-3 red chillies finely chopped

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How to Make Barbecue Ginger Prawns Shrimp

Shell and devein 1 pound of prawns, leaving the tails intact.
In a food processor, combine 1/4 cup grated fresh ginger, 4 cloves minced garlic, 2-3 red chillies finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference), 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Blend until smooth.
Place the prawns in a bowl, pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or preferably longer for maximum flavour.
Remove prawns from the marinade, reserving the extra marinade.
Preheat your BBQ to medium-high heat. Thread prawns onto skewers (optional). Place prawns on the hot BBQ grill, close the lid, and cook for 8-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque. Baste with reserved marinade during the last few minutes of cooking.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

Fat

10g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Barbecue Ginger Prawns Shrimp?

Barbecue Ginger Prawns Shrimp takes about 48 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 28 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Barbecue Ginger Prawns Shrimp?

Barbecue Ginger Prawns Shrimp has approximately 264.5 calories per serving, with about 51 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Barbecue Ginger Prawns Shrimp?

The key ingredients for Barbecue Ginger Prawns Shrimp are Prawns, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Onion, Garlic, Ginger. See the full list with measurements above.