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Barbecued Prawns with Citrus Gremolata

Citrus gremolata adds a punchy flavour hit to barbecued (or pan-fried) prawns.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 24 large prawns, peeled, de-veined, tails on
  • 60 ml olive oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • lemon wedges, extra, for serving
Citrus Gremolata
  • 1 bunch of flat leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • finely grated rind of 1 lemon, finely chopped
  • finely grated rind of 1 medium orange, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped

Method
 

Make the Citrus Gremolata
  1. Mix the parsley, rind and garlic together in a bowl until well combined.
Marinade the Prawns
  1. Put the prawns, olive oil, garlic, chili and lemon zest into a large glass or ceramic bowl and toss well. Cover and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
Cook
  1. Heat a frypan or barbecue to medium-high. Cook the prawns for 2 minutes per side or until just cooked.
  2. Squeeze lemon juice over and transfer to a large platter. Serve sprinkled with citrus gremolata and lemon wedges.