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
Rating 4.3 (8 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Barbecue Ginger Prawns Shrimp

  • 1 pound prawns (shrimp), shelled and deveined, tails intact
  • Olive Oil
  • Lemon Juice
  • Onion
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup grated fresh ginger
  • Chili Powder
  • Salt And Pepper

How to Make Barbecue Ginger Prawns Shrimp

  1. Shell and devein 1 pound of prawns, leaving the tails intact.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove prawns from the marinade, reserving the extra marinade.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

10g

Carbs

1g