Sweet and sour prawns with lime recipe

By Matthew Drennan

Makes 4
Takes 10 minutes to make, 2-3 minutes on the barbecue, plus marinating and soaking
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Sweet and sour prawns with lime is a simple and quick recipe that can be thrown onto a summer barbecue for a satisfying and succulent flavour of the Far East.

Ingredients

16 large raw prawns, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1-2 tbsp clear honey
2 limes
2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh coriander
Pinch of chilli flakes

Method

1. Soak 4 bamboo or wooden skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, rinse the prawns and pat dry on kitchen paper. Put into a bowl and set aside. Mix the olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, honey, the zest and juice of 1 lime, coriander, chilli and seasoning. Pour it over the prawns and toss well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes.
3. Cut the other lime into quarters. Thread 4 prawns and 1 lime wedge onto each skewer. Barbecue directly over a medium heat source for 2-3 minutes, turning halfway and brushing with any remaining marinade, until pink and tender.