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.

Tajammail Tajammail
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The prawns were cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


AnthonyKaan Yurtcu
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I made this dish for my friends last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the prawns and the capsicum mayonnaise. I will definitely be making this dish again.


N Rakis
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This dish was amazing! I love the combination of flavors. The prawns were cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


LCB
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The prawns were cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again, but I would use less chili next time.


Nazmul Hasen
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I'm not a huge fan of prawns, but I really enjoyed this dish. The prawns were cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Fares Fateh
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The prawns were cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Juan Bessie
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I made this dish for my friends last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the prawns and the capsicum mayonnaise. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mirabel Bonny
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This dish was amazing! I love the combination of flavors. The prawns were cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Noasakhe Mbana
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The prawns were cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again, but I would use less chili next time.


Balkis afolabi
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I'm not a huge fan of prawns, but I really enjoyed this dish. The prawns were cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Prakash Khatiwoda
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The prawns were cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


crazy tom ff (Abid Abdullah)
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I made this dish for my friends last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the prawns and the capsicum mayonnaise. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sasheena Samuels
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This dish was amazing! I love the combination of flavors. The prawns were cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Kayla Sisya
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The prawns were cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again, but I would use less chili next time.


Justin McMannis
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I'm not a huge fan of prawns, but I really enjoyed this dish. The prawns were cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Juma Munai
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The prawns were cooked perfectly and the capsicum mayonnaise was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


ghouse ghouse
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the prawns and the capsicum mayonnaise. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sapana Dhami
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These prawns were amazing! I love that they're charred, it gives them so much flavor. I also really enjoyed the capsicum mayonnaise, it was the perfect dipping sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.