Prawn and Bacon Skewers
25 minutes
I make these tasty and impressive looking prawn and bacon skewers when having friends over for a barbecue. They can also be made using pancetta or prosciutto instead of the bacon.
2 people made this
Ingredients
Serves: 8
- 16 large king prawns, peeled, leaving tails intact
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 rashers streaky bacon, rind removed
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
Directions
Preparation:20min ›
Cook:5min ›
Ready in:25min
- Place prawns, garlic and half the oil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat prawns. Thread prawns lengthways onto 16 wooden skewers.
- Cut each slice bacon in half lengthways. Wrap one piece bacon around each prawn, leaving the tails exposed. Preheat a chargrill or barbecue over medium-high heat. Cook skewers, turning, for 4-5 minutes or until prawns change colour and are just cooked through.
- Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, lemon rind, basil, dill and remaining oil in a small bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange prawns on a serving platter. Drizzle herb dressing over the skewers and serve.
