Name: Herbed prawn skewers
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 16 uncooked medium king prawns, shelled, deveined, tails intact; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds

Herbed prawn skewers

Simple, herbed prawn skewers make a great starter for a dinner party, or share platter for a celebration or barbecue.

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Ingredients

16 uncooked medium king prawns, shelled, deveined, tails intact

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint

2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander

2 clove garlic, crushed

2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon caraway seeds

Method

1.Combine prawns with remaining ingredients in medium bowl.

2.Preheat grill.

3.Thread prawns, tail-end first, onto skewers or strong toothpicks. Grill prawns about 5 minutes or until changed in colour.

Soak 16 small bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour before using to prevent them splintering and scorching.
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