Spicy Chilli Prawns Or Shrimp

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil (4fl oz)
• 1 tablespoon lime, grated rind
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 2 -3 small red chilies, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 stalk lemongrass, part only, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

Recipe

• 1 combine all listed ingredients in a large glass or ceramic bowl.
• 2 add prawns and toss well, then cover & refrigerate overnight, turning the prawns once or twice while marinating.
• 3 when ready to cook, drain the prawns, reserving the marinade.
• 4 heat the wok until very hot and stir-fry the prawns in three batches over high heat until they are pink and very crispy, then remove them from the wok.
• 5 pour the reserved marinade into the wok and bring to the boil, then return the prawns to the wok and toss well.
• 6 season & serve immediately.