Tequila Lime Prawn Skewers
Create a fiesta of flavours with these succulent prawns. Marinated in zesty lime juice, tequila, and a blend of flavourful spices, the prawns are skewered and grilled to perfection.
How long will it take?
15 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating time
What’s the serving size?
Serves 6
What do I need?
- ½ cup tequila
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 kg green prawns, peeled and deveined
- Lime wedges, to serve
How do I make it?
- Add tequila, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, pepper, paprika, and lime zest to a large bowl and stir to combine. Remove approx. ¼ cup of the marinade and set aside in a separate bowl or jug.
- Add prawns to the large bowl and toss to coat with the marinade. Cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat barbecue grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill.
- Place reserved ¼ cup marinade in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until hot. Reduce heat to very low to keep warm while you cook the prawns.
- Thread prawns onto skewers, then cook on grill, turning once, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the prawns change colour and are cooked through.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with warmed marinade. Serve with lime wedges.
TOP TIPS
- If using wooden skewers, make sure you soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will stop the skewers burning.
