Roasted chilli prawns
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Roasted chilli prawns

By Jennifer Joyce

Finish these Brazilian-style prawn skewers on the barbecue then let everyone peel and dip in smoky chilli dip

  • Prep:25 mins
    Cook:25 mins
  • Serves 8
  • Easy

Nutrition per serving

  • kcal 58
  • fat 3g
  • saturates 0g
  • carbs 2g
  • sugars 1g
  • fibre 0g
  • protein 6g
  • salt 1.1g

Ingredients

  • 4 red chillies
  • 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 3 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 18-24 very large raw shell-on prawns
  • lemon wedges, to serve

Tip

Malagueta prawns

Called ‘Malagueta prawns’, the name is Portuguese for the piri-piri chilli in the sauce. Looking at the list of ingredients, you may think it’s hot, but roasting the chillies first and mixing them with vinegar tames them to a mellow, smoky flavour. Lay out plenty of newspaper for everyone to peel the prawns and make a mess.

Method

  1. 1 In a small frying pan, dry-fry the chillies and garlic until blackened, about 5 mins on a medium heat. Remove and deseed the chillies and take off any loose skin. Peel the garlic, then put in a blender with the chillies, tomato purée, chilli flakes, vinegar, paprika and oil. Add 3 tbsp water and some salt, and blend until fine.

  2. Cut a slit in the back of each prawn about 5cm long, and devein. Toss them with half the marinade, then thread them onto metal skewers, or wooden ones that have been soaked for 10 mins. Heat an outdoor barbecue or use a griddle pan. Grill until deep lines appear, about 5 mins each side, or until the shells turn a deep pink. Serve with the leftover marinade and the lemon wedges to squeeze over.

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