Ingredients  

Serves: 6

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley                                            
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Dried chilli flakes to taste (optional)
• 750g uncooked fresh king prawns, peeled and deveined

Preparation method

Prep: 40 minutes | Cook: 5 minutes                                

1.In a large, glass bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic and black pepper. Season with chilli flakes, if desired. Add prawns, and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

2.Preheat barbecue for high heat. Thread prawns onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard any remaining marinade.

3.Lightly oil cooking grill hotplate. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

Serve with a fresh green salad an lemon wedges and  mint yoghurt dressing