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Grilled Tiger Prawns With Hunan Sauce

Here's how you make Grilled Tiger Prawns With Hunan Sauce
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 40m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/2 pounds shrimp (tiger prawns, extra large)
  • 3 large limes
  • 1 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/3 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon black bean sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh gingerroot (peeled)
  • 10 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 2 shallots, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (see note)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Remove shells and devein the prawns. Leave tails on.

  • Step 2: Zest and juice the limes. Combine with the other ingredients, except prawns.

  • Step 3: Place prawns in a zipper-type pastic bag and pour marinade over them. Mix well to coat prawns, seal and let marinate 15-20 minutes.

  • Step 4: If using skewers, thread prawns on them. Pour remaining marinade into a small saucepan. Bring marinade to a low boil for 30 seconds. Keep warm.

  • Step 5: Grill prawns for 5-10 minutes, turning once, until they turn pink and opaque.

  • Step 6: To serve prawns, place on a platter and pour heated marinade over them, or serve marinade as a dipping sauce.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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