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Cook it: Barbecued Lime & Chilli Tiger Prawns

1 MIN READ • 14th June 2017

Looking for a healthy barbecue option for the weekend? These lime and chilli tiger prawns are easy to make and taste delicious too!

Prep time: 50 minutes (20 minutes prep + 30 minutes marinating)
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4

Nutrition
232 cals
13.2g fat
4.8g sat fat

Ingredients:
Zest of 2 limes
2 red chillies, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
600g whole raw tiger prawns, shell on
25g butter, melted
Lime wedges, to serve

Method:
1 Combine the lime zest, chillies, garlic, fish sauce and olive oil in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
2 Peel the middle sections of the shells from the prawns, leaving the heads and tails intact, and de-vein.
3 Add the prawns to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4 Pre-heat the barbecue or grill to a high heat.
5 Thread the prawns on to skewers then grill for 3-4 minutes. Turn, brush with the melted butter, and cook for a further 3-4 minutes.
6 Remove from the heat and brush with any remaining butter. Serve with lime wedges.

Recipes courtesy of waitrose.com. Find more healthy recipes at waitrose.com/home/recipes/healthyeating.html

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