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Pan grilled prawns with honey-chili dip

Prawns and crabs are not often cooked here as the man is allergic to it. So it’s more become a way of pampering me once in a while. After a busy 2 weeks (yes! work and lots of baking for my daughter’s school kept me on my toes literally) I gave into deliciously grilled prawns with a sweet n spicy dip- all just for me… 
 

You need –

  • Tiger prawns– 250 grams, cleaned
  • Paprika – 1.5 teaspoons
  • Cumin powder – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
  • Dried basil – 1/4 teaspoon
  • Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Salt to taste
  • Rockets to serve (optional)
  • skewers – 3-4, soaked in water for 30 minutes
For the dip –
  • Honey – 2 tablespoons
  • Extra virgin olive oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh red chili – 1, de-seeded and minced
 

How to –

In bowl, marinate the prawns with paprika, cumin powder, turmeric powder, dried basil lemon juice olive oil and salt for 30 minutes.
Skew 3-4  prawns into each skewer.

 

Heat a griddle pan and place the skewed prawns and grill till done.
 
To make the dip –
 
In bowl, beat the honey, oil and chili till well combined.

 

Serve the grilled prawns with rocket leaves and the dip.