The complementary tastes of chilli, garlic, lemon and maple syrup provide the perfect seasoning and make an excellent addition to any BBQ. If you don’t have a barbecue grill on hand, you can always cook these Sizzling Maple King Prawns hot and fast, using a pan to sear the prawns.
Sizzling Maple King Prawn Skillet Recipe
Serves 8-12
Ingredients:
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 red chilli, finely chopped
1½ tsp hot smoked paprika
4½ tbs olive oil
2 tbs + 1 teaspoon pure Canadian maple syrup (preferably amber for its rich taste)
500g raw king prawns, in their shells if you like, or keep the tails on
Lemon wedges
Method:
Mix the garlic, chilli, paprika, maple syrup and olive oil together in a bowl.
Add the raw prawns and leave to marinade for 10 minutes.
Place your skillet onto a hot barbecue grill to heat up.
When the skillet is hot, add the prawns and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Pour over the remaining marinade and heat until bubbling.
Serve immediately with wedges of lemon squeezed over the prawns
