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BBQ Prawn Skewers with Mediterranean Couscous Recipe

Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this mouthwatering BBQ Prawn Skewers with Mediterranean Couscous recipe. Perfect for sunny days and balmy evenings, this dish combines the smoky, charred flavors of perfectly grilled prawns with the fresh, vibrant notes of a Mediterranean-inspired couscous. It’s a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean, all from the comfort of your backyard. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, looking for an impressive yet easy dinner option, or simply in the mood for something deliciously different, this recipe promises to deliver. So fire up the grill, gather your ingredients, and let’s dive into creating a meal that’s sure to be a hit with friends and family alike.

Ingredients

16 raw Tassal Aussie Tiger Prawns, peeled & deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
1⁄2 shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp dried oregano
1⁄2 tsp chilli flakes
Salt and pepper, to taste

Mediterranean Couscous
20g butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1⁄2 cup (125mL) chicken stock
1⁄2 cup (100g) couscous
cup coriander leaves, roughly chopped
1⁄4 cup parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1⁄4 red onion, diced
100g sundried tomatoes in
oil (reserve 2 tbsp oil)
25g rocket leaves
Juice and zest of 1⁄2 lemon
40g feta cheese, crumbled
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

BBQ Prawn Skewers with Mediterranean Couscous Recipe

Method

  1. Prepare the couscous by melting the butter in a medium saucepan
    over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add stock and bring to the boil. Remove from heat.
  2. Immediately add the couscous and stir to combine. Pop the lid on and set aside for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside to cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine prawns, olive oil, shallot, garlic, smoked paprika, oregano and chilli flakes. Season generously with salt and pepper, to taste. Thread prawns onto skewers then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning halfway.
  4. While prawns are marinating, add remaining Mediterranean couscous ingredients to the cooled couscous bowl, including 2 tbsp of sun-dried tomato oil from the jar. Toss to combine.
  5. Heat your grill or frying pan to medium-high heat. Add prawn skewers in a single layer and cook until prawns are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes each side.
  6. Serve immediately with Mediterranean couscous salad.

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