Prawn Skewers with Mango Lime Salsa
Cooking time: 25 mins
SERVES: 2
Ingredients
- 500g frozen cleaned King prawns
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the mango lime coriander salsa:
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small red chili, seeds removed and finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
- Salt to taste
Method
-Thaw the frozen cleaned King prawns according to the package instructions. Pat them dry with a paper towel and set aside.
-In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
-Add the King prawns to the marinade and toss to coat them evenly. Let them marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
-Meanwhile, prepare the mango lime coriander salsa. In a separate bowl, combine the diced mango, chopped red onion, chopped red chili, lime juice, fresh coriander, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
-Preheat the barbecue grill to medium-high heat & Thread the marinated King prawns onto your skewers, piercing them through the tail and head end.
-Place the prawn skewers on the preheated grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the prawns turn pink and opaque.
-Once cooked, remove the prawn skewers from the grill and let them rest for a minute.
-Serve the prawn skewers hot with the mango lime coriander salsa on the side.