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Honey prawns

Honey prawns

Honey prawns are a delight with their spicy, sweet and savory marinade. This recipe is quick to grill and tastes wonderfully aromatic.

Ingredients · Servings 4
  • 800g prawns (peeled, ready to cook)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 100 g Honey
  • 70 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika powder
  • 70 ml dry sherry
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp thyme (chopped)
  • 3. The Worcestersauce
Method · 1 h 20 min
  1. First, thoroughly mix the honey with the paprika powder, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, chopped thyme, chili powder, extra virgin olive oil and sherry.
  2. Rinse the shrimp under cold water, pat dry thoroughly with paper towels, and mix with the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  3. Then remove the shrimp from the refrigerator and preheat the oven to the grill setting at approximately 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Now remove the shrimp from the marinade, let them drain slightly and arrange them side by side on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Then grill the shrimp on one of the top racks for about 3 minutes, turn them over and grill for another 2-3 minutes until they are pink and just cooked through.
  6. Finally, remove the honey prawns from the oven and serve immediately.

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