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Prawns: Tequila and Lime Roasted Prawns

Source of Recipe


From "Shuckers" of the Four Seasons Olympic Hotel






List of Ingredients



• 4 ounces tequila
  
• 2 ounces olive oil, divided
  
• 1 medium clove garlic, peeled and chopped
  
• 1 ounce lime juice
  
• 1 Tbsp jerk seasoning (Caribbean spices)
  
• Pinch red pepper flakes
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• 18 prawns, peeled and deveined
  
• 1 lime, cut into 1/8-inch-thick wedges
  
• 1 Tbsp cilantro leaves
  






Instructions



1. Combine the tequila, 1 ounce olive oil, garlic, lime juice, jerk seasoning, pepper flakes and salt. Pour over the prawns and marinate.
   
   
2. Drain the prawns and reserve the marinade. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
   
   
3. Add 1 ounce oil, and add prawns, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the pan. Add the marinade and boil down until thickened. Add the prawns and stir 1 to 2 minutes.
   
   Spoon onto a warm dish and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro leaves.
   
   Makes 1 to 2 servings.