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Barbecue Sesame Prawns Shrimp Recipe

Fire up your BBQ for these succulent, sesame-glazed prawns! This recipe, inspired by the Australian Barbecue Kettle Cookbook, delivers a mouthwatering marinade that infuses your shrimp with incredible flavor. Perfect for a summer feast or a quick weeknight meal, these prawns are ready in under 30 minutes (excluding marinating time). Get ready for a taste of Aussie BBQ magic!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 278 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 4.6 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Sesame Prawns Shrimp

  • 1 pound (450g) prawns
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • Green Onion
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • Water
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • Nutmeg

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How to Make Barbecue Sesame Prawns Shrimp

  1. Shell and devein 1 pound (450g) of prawns, leaving the tails intact.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional).
  3. Add the shelled prawns to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
  4. Preheat your barbecue to medium-high heat.
  5. Remove prawns from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  6. Thread prawns onto skewers (optional) or place directly onto the preheated BBQ grates.
  7. Cook for 8-15 minutes with the lid closed, turning occasionally, until the prawns are pink and cooked through. Cooking time will depend on the size of the prawns; smaller prawns will cook faster.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Aussie BBQ Sesame Prawns!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

66 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

9g

Carbs

1g

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