Garlic Skewered Prawns Recipe. Image credit: Unsplash
Garlic Skewered Prawns Recipe. Image credit: Unsplash
Seafood is just the best, isn’t it? There are so many varieties from fish to shellfish and a whole lot of ways to cook them. If you’re a South African, you’re going to try and put anything on the braai. Not only are prawns great on the braai, but when they’re on sosatie sticks, they’re easy to cook and you can serve them as a starter or part of the main dish. Prawns, garlic, lemon and butter might just be one of the best seafood combinations out there.
Garlic prawn sosaties prep
Preparation Butterflying the prawns probably takes the longest part of this, but it is well worth the effort. Once you have done it a few times it becomes pretty easy! If you are using bamboo skewers, you will need to soak them in water so that the ends don’t burn. Whether you’re serving it as a starter or part of the main meal, have some garlic mayo and garlic butter at hand so everybody can choose their favourite.
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There’s one more addition you need to add to your seafood braai this weekend. These garlic prawn sosaties are just the best.
Last updated on 4 January 2023
Garlic prawn sosaties recipe
Course: Lunch, DinnerCuisine: InternationalDifficulty: MediumPrep time
25
minutesCooking time
5
minutesTotal time
30
minutesGarlic skewered prawns are easy to make and just taste better when cooked on an open flame. Don’t believe me, try it for yourself!
Ingredients
- Based on serving 2 people
10 10 tiger prawns
2 tbsp 2 butter
mixed Herbs and Garlic spice
freshly ground black pepper
salt
Method
- Take off the head of each prawn (twist)
- Slice along the back of the prawn
- Near the tail of the prawn cut under the shell where the tail and shell meet
- Slice the full length of the prawn and remove the intestinal tract (it is blue and I prefer not to eat it)
- Melt the butter in the microwave then throw the rest of the ingredients together to form a sauce . I don’t have the exact measurements but put quite a bit of mixed herbs and garlic mix in!
- Lay your butterflied prawns out on a flat surface and then baste the sauce on the fleshy side of the prawns. Let this rest for about 10 minutes. Slide the prawns onto the skewers and then get ready for braai time!
- Braai Time
- I cook the prawns on medium to high heat, which I calculate as putting my hand above the grid for about 5-8 seconds without needing to remove it.
- Prawns are really quick on the fire and need to be cooked for about 2 minutes on either side.
- With butterflied prawns the shell will turn pink and you will be able to see the meat turn white. When this happens take them off the fire and enjoy! Remember, it’s always braai o’clock!
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