Grilled Prawns (Shrimp) With Papaya Salsa

"This is from Australian Table magazine, 2004. A posh addition to your next barbie! (I always think prawns look fancy, even though their not really). Note that the recipe actually calls for at least 2 limes, one for the marinade, and one for the salsa, and an extra one to garnish, if you so wish."
 
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Ready In:
42mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
4 appetizer portions
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preliminary: If using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes to prevent them catching fire on the barbecue.
  • For prawns, add honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime rind and juice, and ginger in a bowl and mix well. Add prawns and stir to coat. Cover and chill for 20 minutes.
  • For the salsa, mix papaya, lime juice, coriander leaves, chilli and onion in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Thread prawns onto presoaked skewers (or metal ones) and cook over hot coals (or gas barbecue on high heat) 2-3 minutes: no longer, or they will go rubbery.
  • Serve with papaya salsa and lime wedges.

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  1. AMAZING!!! I used mangoes instead of papayas, as they are more available. Great, fresh taste! I will make again.
     
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  1. AMAZING!!! I used mangoes instead of papayas, as they are more available. Great, fresh taste! I will make again.
     

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