Marinated King Prawns with Spicy Chilli Oil

Marinated King Prawns with Spicy Chilli Oil:

Ingredients:

•  1kg King prawns, cleaned, deveined, and slit along the back

•  1 tablespoon sesame oil

•  1 tablespoon salt

•  2 teaspoons brown sugar

For the marinade:

•  1 large red chilli, deseeded and roughly chopped

•  1 large green chilli, deseeded and roughly chopped

•  3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

•  ½ bunch coriander roots, thoroughly washed

•  1 piece ginger (about 3cm), peeled and roughly chopped

•  4 sprigs spring onions, white part only

•  2 lemon grass stalks (about 4cm long), roughly chopped

•  1 tablespoon fish sauce

•  2 teaspoons lemon & lime juice

•  2 tablespoons Chilli Oil

Method:

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the red chilli, green chilli, garlic,

coriander roots, ginger, spring onions, lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, and

chili oil. Blend until a smooth mixture forms.

2. Place the cleaned prawns in a bowl and add the prepared marinade. Also,

add sesame oil, salt, and brown sugar. Mix well to coat the prawns evenly with

the marinade.

3. Allow the prawns to marinate for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator to

enhance the flavour.

4. When ready to cook, skewer each prawn lengthwise.

5. Grill or barbecue the prawns until cooked through, turning occasionally, until

they are pink and opaque.

6. Serve the prawns with a refreshing garden salad or a zesty salad comprising

tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum, coriander, and Thai basil. Drizzle some extra

Chilli Oil into the salad dressing for an added kick.!