Hello all, sharing an absolutely delicious seafood recipe with prawns, which are widely used worldwide. Prawns can be prepared in various ways—prawn fry, prawn roast, prawns with coconut slices, and prawn masala are some of the main recipes commonly made using prawns.
This is a recipe for barbecued prawns with skewers. I have used wooden skewers and grilled the prawns in an oven. The difficulty level of this recipe is “easy.” A beginner can easily follow this recipe. The main part lies in the preparation of the marinade. The prawns are cleaned and marinated for over an hour, which makes them juicier after grilling.
You can grill the prawns using a grilling machine or on the stovetop. While cooking prawns, keep a close eye to ensure they are not overcooked. Overcooking makes prawns rubbery and hard to eat. Cook them just until the flesh becomes strong and firm for hot, juicy, and tender prawn barbecue.
It is best to devein the prawns if they are large. Use a sharp knife or scissors to make a long incision along the back and carefully remove the black vein before adding the prawns to the marinade.
Barbecued prawns pair well with basmati rice, as the flavors blend beautifully. They also make excellent party starters, served with chutneys or sauces. A fresh vegetable salad alongside the barbecued prawns enhances the flavor and makes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- Prawns – 250 g
- Sunflower oil or olive oil – 1 tablespoon
- Skewers – 4 to 5
- Chopped coriander leaves – 1 tablespoon
For the Marinade:
- Kashmiri chili powder – 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- Pepper powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Ginger garlic paste – 1 teaspoon
- Barbecue sauce – 1 teaspoon
- Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
Method of Preparation
- Wash and clean the prawns by removing the shell and deveining them.
- Take a large mixing bowl and add Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, barbecue sauce, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt.
- Add the prawns to the mixing bowl and mix well to coat them in the marinade.
- Let the prawns marinate for 1 hour to enhance their flavor and juiciness after grilling.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (if using an oven for grilling).
- Skewer the prawns onto the skewers and brush them with oil.
- Grill the prawns for 10 to 12 minutes. Avoid overcooking, as this may make them rubbery.
- Once done, sprinkle chopped coriander leaves for garnish and serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.
Enjoy your delicious Barbecue Prawn Skewers! Perfect for a quick meal or a party appetizer. Let me know how it turns out!
