Grilled Prawns With Cucumber-Yogurt Dipping Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    PRAWNS
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 tablespoon garlic, minced
    1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined (12 to 16 count)
    SAUCE
    1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    3/4 cup plain yogurt
    1/4 cup cucumber, finely chopped, peeled
    1 tablespoon green onion, minced
    1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
Preparation
    Combine all prawn or shrimp ingredients except the prawns or shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag. Add prawns; turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes.
    Meanwhile, mash 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic and salt with back of fork or side of chef's knife to form a paste. Combine garlic and all remaining sauce ingredients in small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
    Heat grill. Thread prawns onto 4 (12- to 16-inch) wooden or metal skewers.* Grill, covered, over medium-high heat or coals 3 to 4 minutes or until prawns turn pink, turning once. Serve with sauce.

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