Recipe: BBQ Yamba Prawns

We have another recipe courtesy of Darren Taylor Catering, this one is for prawn fans! If you ever wanted to master the art of cooking these at home, now is your chance.

Try this BBQ Yamba Prawn recipe:

Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 24 Yamba king prawns, washed in cold water and dried
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves crushed
  • 4 whole small dried red chilies
  • Pinch of dried mint leaves
  • Pink salt
  • 4-5 limes

Method

  1. In a large bowl mix the prawns with olive oil, garlic, chilli, and dried mint
  2. Leave it in the fridge for 4 hours
  3. Heat up the flatbed grill on the BBQ
  4. Drain the oil off the prawns
  5. Place the prawns on the BBQ. Cook for 3-4 minutes depending on their size, turn and cook for a further 1 minute
  6. Using tongs place the prawns into a clean bowl
  7. Sprinkle with pink salt and squeeze on lime juice
  8. Serve as they are on a serving dish

With this foolproof recipe, you’ll get perfect prawns – every time. Remember not to overcook your Yambas. You can use more or less chilli to suit your tastebuds.

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