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