Lemon and Herb Prawn Skewers

Ingredients

Wooden skewers

8, soaked in water for 20 minutes

Prawns

500g, peeled and deveined

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Fresh dill

2 tablespoons, finely chopped

Fresh parsley

2 tablespoons, finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Lemon

1, zested and juiced

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
2. Add the prawns to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Allow them to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes, but no longer than 30 minutes to prevent the lemon juice from cooking the prawns.
3. While the prawns are marinating, preheat your grill or barbecue to medium-high heat.
4. Thread the marinated prawns onto the pre-soaked wooden skewers, ensuring each skewer has an even amount of prawns.
5. Grill the prawn skewers for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they are pink, opaque, and slightly charred. Be careful not to overcook as prawns can quickly become dry and tough.
6. Remove the skewers from the grill and serve immediately. Garnish with additional lemon wedges, parsley, and dill if desired.