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Mexican Style Recipes with Grilled Prawns
Prawn aren't quite as well known as their relative the shrimp, at least in most of the United States, but they are very much so elsewhere and are nonetheless somewhat popular on tables both here and in other parts of the world. While many people think of shrimp and prawns as identical (and for culinary purposes, they may be substituted for one another), they are actually two distinct species of crustacean.
Just in case you're curious about whether what's on offer at your local seafood market is shrimp or prawn, take a close look at their legs - shrimp usually have two pairs of claws, while prawns normally have three. At least for this recipe, that is as far as we are going to go into the differences between these two animals, since there is one very important similarity which is more important for our purposes: namely, they both taste great grilled.
This Mexican style grilled prawns recipe involves marinating prawns (or shrimp, if that is what you have on hand) in lime juice, oil, peppers and spices before grilling them to perfection. Actually, that is all you really need to know here - whether you are grilling shrimp or prawn, they are going to disappear fast.
How to Make Mexican Pizza
Ingredients -
2 ½ lbs prawns (or shrimp), peeled and deveined
½ cup olive oil
Juice and zest of 6 limes
⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp dried, crushed ancho chili
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Wooden skewers for grilling
Lime wedges, for serving
Preparation:
Zest and juice the limes and add to a large ceramic or plastic bowl (many types of metal bowl will react with the acidity of the lime juice), along with the prawns, garlic, peppers, cilantro, olive oil and spices.
Cover and refrigerate; allow to marinate at least 4 hours and preferably overnight.
Skewer the prawns and grill for about 3 minutes per side or to desired doneness (but at least until the prawns are opaque).
Serve hot with lime wedges and the side dishes and condiments of your choice.
(Serves 6)
Photo Description:
If you are a fan of shellfish in general and prawns and shrimp in particular, there is nothing better than a meal which has these crustaceans in the starring role. On the grill, prawns take on an even more wonderful flavor than you may expect if you have never had them prepared in this fashion; a lot of people find themselves wanting to prepare their prawns and shrimp this way every time once they try it. After you have had this grilled prawns recipe, you may well agree with them. It is an easy way to make this popular seafood and one which is always guaranteed to be a success with your guests.
