CHARRED PRAWNS (SHRIMP) WITH CAPSICUM MAYONNAISE

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Red Bell pepper is called Capsicum in Australia. Please allow 2 hours for the prawns to marinate. From a Mexican recipe book that was made in Australia.

Provided by Jewelies

Categories     Peppers

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 kg large raw shrimp
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
lime wedge, to serve
1 small red capsicum
6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Peel and devein the prawns, leaving the tails intact.
  • Combine the garlic, lime juice, cumin and coriander in a bowl, place the prawns in the marinade and mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • To make the capsicum mayonnaise, preheat the oven to 190°C
  • Cut the capsicum into quarters and remove the seeds and membrane.
  • Place on a baking tray with the garlic and drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Cook for 20-30 minutes or until the skin blisters on the capsicum and the garlic is soft but not burnt.
  • Place in a plastic bag until cool, then peel the skin off the capsicum and garlic.
  • Place in a food processor with the mayonnaise and process until fairly smooth.
  • Place in a bowl and stir through the lemon juice.
  • Preheat a lightly oiled chargrill or heavy-based pan until it just starts to smoke.
  • Drain the prawns, discarding the marinade and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until cooked.
  • You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your pan.
  • Serve the prawns with the mayonnaise and a wedge of lime.

minecraft 999
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This dish is a favorite of mine. The prawns are always cooked to perfection and the capsicum mayonnaise is the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this dish.


Lamin Turay
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I love this dish! The prawns are always cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise is so flavorful. I would highly recommend this dish to anyone.


MdJibon Md
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This dish is easy to make and always turns out great. The prawns are cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise is delicious. I would definitely recommend this dish.


Ravi Singh
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The prawns are juicy and flavorful and the capsicum mayonnaise is creamy and tangy. I would highly recommend this dish.


Hassan Islam
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This dish is a favorite of mine. The prawns are always cooked to perfection and the capsicum mayonnaise is the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this dish.


Joshua Byrd
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I love this dish! The prawns are always cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise is so flavorful. I would highly recommend this dish to anyone.


Anayououse
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The prawns were juicy and flavorful and the capsicum mayonnaise was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rajkumar yadav Rajkumar yadav
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the prawns and the capsicum mayonnaise. I would highly recommend this dish.


Galen Reilly
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The prawns were cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.