Barbecue prawn skewers with chilli lime

Photo / Babiche Martens

Serves 4

1 tsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red chilli chopped
1 tsp cumin
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, roughly chopped
1 lime, zest and juice
⅓ cup chopped coriander
12 large prawns, tails left on
12 bamboo skewers
1 lime for garnish

1. In a mortar and pestle grind the sesame oil, garlic, chilli, cumin, ginger, lime and coriander together until well combined.

2. Place the prawns in a medium-sized bowl. Rub the marinade over the prawns and refrigerate until needed.

3. Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes, then thread a prawn onto each skewer.

4. Heat a barbecue or frying pan to a high heat, and cook for 1-2 minutes, turn and repeat on the other side.

5. Serve hot with a squeeze of lime.