Lemon,Honey and Chilli Prawns with Zucchini and Tomato Pasta ...

A fabulous combination, taken from the most recent Donna Hay Magazine (Summer). I did cheat a bit though .. instead of fresh green prawns I bought frozen green prawns that were peeled all but the tail. I know fresh would better, but sometimes I just don't have the time.... another popular meal, even Mr 12 who is not a huge fan of prawns ate the lot .. ENJOY !

Zucchini and Tomato Pasta

2 tbsp olive oil

2 sliced garlic cloves

1/2 tsp chillit flakes

2 tsp lemon zest

250g cherry tomatoes

2 thinly sliced zucchini

spaghetti

lemon juice

basil

grated parmesan cheese

Add oil, garlic, chilli flakes and lemon zest and cook for a minute. Add 250 halved cherry tomatoes and zucchini and cook for another minute. Add cooked warm spaghetti, lemon juice, basil and grated parmesan, salt and pepper and toss to combine.

Lemon, Honey and Chilli Prawns

500g peeled and deveined green prawns

2 tsp finely grated lemon rind

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp honey

1 chopped red chilli (I left this out because of the kids)

2 tbsp olive oil

Combine all ingredients and set aside for 10 minutes. Thread prawns onto skewers and cook on a low char-grill or BBQ for 2 minutes each side, serve with lime wedges coriander.

Because of time contraints I didn't thread them on to skewers I just cooked them and added the prawns to the top of the pasta.

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Chilli and Lemon Prawns

Another hit in our household and at BBQ's. I never have any leftover ...

Chilli and Lemon Prawns


1 tbs olive oil
2 tsp dried chilli flakes (I leave this out if the kids are having the prawns)
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tbs lemon rind, julienned
1kg raw prawns
1/4 cup lemon juice


1. Place the oil, chilli flakes, salt and the lemon rind in a bowl. Remove the shells from the
prawns, leaving the tail on if possible. Stir the prawns into the mixture and leave to
marinate, for 2-3 hours, if time permits.

2. Heat the BBQ or grill until hot. Add the prawns and cook for 4-5 minutes or until
opaque and cooked through. Pour over the lemon juice.


Removing the black intestine... Although this is a yucky job, it makes the prawns look so much nicer. Once peeled, just run a sharp knife along the back edge of the prawn from top tothe tail, and just pull out the black icky stuff. Once cooked they look great prepared
like this.

Peeling the prawns is a time consuming job, but it always a popular dish at our BBQ’s.



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