Balinese BBQ Prawns

Updated at: Sun, 09 Jun 2024 11:28:38 GMT

Step 1

Make a long vertical cut on the belly side of the prawns, then squeeze the head to remove the orange dirty part and the vein

Step 2

Insert a long skewer in each prawn from tail to head

Step 3

Lightly season the prawns with salt and pepper and set them aside

Step 4

Add yellow onion, garlic, and pineapple to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside

Step 5

Heat a wok with cooking oil and stir fry shrimp paste just until fragrant (stir continuously so it doesn’t get burnt and taste bitter)

Step 6

Add mashed onion, garlic, and pineapple and stir fry until aromatic

Step 7

Add oyster sauce, barbecue sauce, water, salt, pepper, and sugar, and bring to boil. Turn off the heat and set aside

Step 8

Squeeze lemon juice and stir to mix

Step 9

Lightly grease your grill pan with oil and set to medium heat

Step 10

When the grill is hot enough, place the prawns (shell sides up)

Step 11

When the prawns start turning into orange color, bring to low heat and flip the prawns and generously baste and brush the meaty sides of the prawns with the spice mixture

Step 12

Flip and brush both sides of the prawns 2 to 3 times and cook until the prawns are thoroughly cooked and the spice mixture is aromatic

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