You all loved the salmon eggs benedict recipe I posted earlier this month, so here is another great meal from the Char-Broil Grilling for the Family cookbook. I’m a big fan of prawns and avocado, so you know this is right up my alley! Let me know what you think of it.
GARLIC-LIME ALASKA PRAWNS WITH AVOCADO CREAM
8 SERVINGS • PREP: 30 MIN. • MARINATE: 1 HR. • GRILL: 3–5 MIN.
In a bowl, combine salt and sugar. Rinse prawns; pat dry. Add prawns to salt-sugar mixture; stir gently to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
Rinse prawns well, and drain. Preheat grill to high. In another bowl, combine olive oil, cilantro, garlic, lime peel, and pepper. Add prawns, and mix to coat. Thread prawns on metal or soaked wooden skewers, running them through each prawn at the tail and head to form a C-shape.
Lay skewers on well-oiled grill grates. Close lid on grill. Cook, turning once, just until prawns are opaque throughout, about 3 to 5 minutes total. Slide prawns off skewers, and arrange on platter. Set avocado cream alongside.
Note: A brief cure in salt and sugar adds flavor to prawns and makes them more tender. You can cure and marinate the prawns up to 1 day ahead. Chill in an airtight container.
