Grilled Prawn Skewers with a Spicy Citrus Zing

Ingredients:

• 12 uncooked prawns, cleaned and de-shelled
• 1 large organic baby marrow, cut into 5mm slices
• a handful of organic cherry tomatoes
• ¼ large red onion, cut into chunks
• ½ organic red or yellow pepper, cut into even-sized chunks

Spicy Citrus Zing Marinade

• juice of 1 lime
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• ½ tsp (2 ml) freshly crushed garlic
• ½ tsp (2 ml) finely grated ginger
• ¼ tsp (1 ml) paprika (opt for non-irradiated spices)
• dash of chilli flakes, cayenne pepper or freshly minced chilli
• unrefined salt, to taste

Method:

1. Combine all the marinade ingredients and soak the prawn meat in it for 20 minutes. If using wooden skewers, soak these in water for same length of time – this will prevent them from burning when placed under high temperature.
2. Thread the prawns and cut vegetables onto the skewers.
3. Either place under a high grill or skottel braai for about 5 minutes each side, or until the veggies are done. Do not allow them to char.

Note:

• For a change, leave the marinade and try these skewers Cajun style – rub each threaded skewer with a little Cajun spice (100% pure spice blend), a dash of smoked paprika and a squeeze of lemon juice

Serving suggestions:

• serve with steamed cabbage, stir-fried with ginger, olive oil and salt
• and ¾ cup cooked coconut rice per person (1 cup uncooked brown rice, 2 tbsps desiccated coconut, 1 tbsp coconut oil and salt to taste – makes 4 servings)