PIRI-PIRI PRAWNS

Piri-piri prawns image

Make sure there are extra as everyone will want one of these - and a finger bowl too - they can get messy!

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 tbsp sunflower oil
4 garlic cloves , crushed
2 red chillies , deseeded and finely chopped
¼ tsp sea salt
½ tsp paprika
18 large fresh prawns in their shells (with the heads on if possible)
mint relish (see 'Goes well with)

Steps:

Mix the oil with the garlic, chilli, salt and paprika, then toss in the prawns. Marinate the prawns in the fridge for up to 1 day.
TO BARBECUE: Cook the prawns singly or thread 3 onto skewers to make portions. Barbecue for just a few mins each side until they turn from grey to pink. Serve with the mint relish (just tiny pots per portion), warm finger bowls with lime slices, napkins, and a bowl for the shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.63 milligram of sodium