Butterflied prawns with lime mayonnaise recipe

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The Lebanese Recipes Kitchen (The home of delicious Lebanese Recipes and Middle Eastern food recipes) invites you to try  Butterflied prawns with lime mayonnaise  Recipe. Enjoy our collection of Christmas salad recipes and learn how to make Butterflied prawns with lime mayonnaise.  

Crunchy prawns dipped in zesty mayonnaise are an exciting idea to start off your summer meal.

Ingredients

750g green prawns, peeled, tails intact
1/4 cup olive oil
3 slices white bread
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup dill sprigs
1/2 cup oregano leaves
olive oil cooking spray
rocket salad (see related recipe) and lime wedges, to serve

Lime mayonnaise

3/4 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
1 lime, rind finely grated, juiced
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 teaspoons worcestershire sauce

Method
 
Using a sharp knife, cut prawns along back from top to tail (do not cut all the way through). Remove vein and open prawns flat. Place prawns and oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Turn prawns to coat.

Place bread, parsley, dill and oregano in a food processor. Process until finely chopped. Transfer to a large plate. Coat prawns, 1 at a time, in herb crumbs, pressing on with your fingers. Place on a tray lined with baking paper.

Make lime mayonnaise: Place mayonnaise, lime rind, 1 tablespoon lime juice, garlic and worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

Preheat a barbecue plate on medium heat. Spray prawns with oil. Barbecue prawns for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until golden and crisp. Serve with lime mayonnaise, rocket salad and lime wedges.

Super Food Ideas - December 2006 , Page 58
Recipe by Kerrie Butler 

More from the Lebanese Recipes Kitchen: 

Classic potato salad
Potato and asparagus salad
Christmas coleslaw 
Lamb, feta and lentil fattoush
Sumac kebabs on couscous tabouli
Mediterranean lamb & vegetable couscous 

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