Tunisian Grilled Prawns Recipes

TUNISIAN GRILLED PRAWNS

Steps:

• Clean and shell shrimp, leaving tails intact. Place in a single layer in a shallow flameproof dish.
• Place the remaining ingredients, apart from the lemon wedges, in a small mixing bowl and mix well then pour over the prawns, cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for 20 minutes up to 2 hours, turning from time to time.
• Preheat the grill to hot then grill the prawns for 4-5 minutes until they turn pink , turning a few times during the cooking period and brushing with the marinade every time you turn them. Serve immediately garnished with the lemon wedges.

GRILLED PRAWNS WITH CAPER TZATZIKI

Steps:

• Preheat a stove top grill pan to high heat.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, capers, shallots, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let stand to allow flavors to mingle.
• Cut a deep slit about 1/2-inch long in the bottom third of the shrimp, without cutting all the way through. This will allow the shrimp to butterfly open at the ends as they cook. Toss the prawns with oil and season well with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp, turning once, until bright pink and just cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side.
• To serve, put a dollop of yogurt sauce on a serving plate; stand the shrimp upright with their tails touching around the yogurt. These are terrific with a small salad, rice, or pasta on the side.

TUNISIAN SAUCE KERKENNAISE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
• Whisk to mix then chill for at least an hour before serving.

GRILLED PRAWNS

Steps:

• Mix the onion and garlic with peanut oil.
• Add the prawns and toss to coat.
• Leave to marinate for at least three hours or overnight.
• Grill, barbecue or broil the prawns for about 5 minutes, turning once.
• Whisk together the remaining ingredients to make the sauce and pour it into a small sauce bowl, placed at the center of the platter of prawns.

GRILLED KING PRAWNS WITH LEMON, GARLIC AND CHILLI

Steps:

• Remove prawn heads and cut away the legs, then slit the backs of the prawns lengthwise with a sharp knife.
• Devein, then place the prawns in a bowl.
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix to combine.
• Set aside for one hour to marinate.
• Preheat BBQ or grill to high, add prawns to the flat plate (or if using the grill place prawns on a flat heat proof tray) and cook for 5 minutes, adding some marinade, until cooked.
• Serve with lime wedges.

FAMOUS GRILLED SHRIMP OF TUNISIA

Steps:

• Prepare sauce by mixing all ingredients. Chill.
• Thread shrimp on skewers. Brush shrimp with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper and grill over coals until pink.
• Serve with sauce and lime wedges.