Lemon Myrtle Prawn Skewers (柠檬香草虾肉串)

These 柠檬香草虾肉串 (Lemon Myrtle Prawn Skewers) are a delightful fusion of Australian and Chinese flavors, combining the freshness of prawns with the aromatic touch of lemon myrtle.

Lemon Myrtle Prawn Skewers (柠檬香草虾肉串)

Ingredients

  • 500g fresh prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons lemon myrtle leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the lemon myrtle leaves, garlic, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the prawns to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Thread the marinated prawns onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
  4. Heat a stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
  5. Cook the prawn skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque.
  6. Remove from the heat and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Protein
20g
Fat
8g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Bowl Grill pan

Tools

Bamboo skewers

Serving suggestions

Serve the 柠檬香草虾肉串 with a side of steamed jasmine rice and a fresh cucumber salad.

Tips & tricks

For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle some extra lemon myrtle leaves over the prawn skewers before serving.

Cost

$20