Spicy Chilli Prawns or Shrimp

Name: Spicy Chilli Prawns or Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 12 cup olive oil (4fl oz); 1 tablespoon lime, grated rind; 2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed; 12 cup lime juice; 2 -3 small red chilies, seeded and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger, grated; 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 small red onion, finely chopped
12 cup olive oil (4fl oz)
1 tablespoon lime, grated rind
2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
12 cup lime juice
2 -3 small red chilies, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric

Directions

1

Combine all listed ingredients in a large glass or ceramic bowl.
2

Add prawns and toss well, then cover & refrigerate overnight, turning the prawns once or twice while marinating.
3

When ready to cook, drain the prawns, reserving the marinade.
4

Heat the wok until very hot and stir-fry the prawns in three batches over high heat until they are pink and very crispy, then remove them from the wok.
5

Pour the reserved marinade into the wok and bring to the boil, then return the prawns to the wok and toss well.
6

Season & serve immediately.