Garlic prawn and haloumi skewers

This recipe is inspired by Jane Grover's "Naked Food". These skewers infuse prawns with a flavorful marinade of garlic and olive oil. The garlicky prawns, combined with the salty halloumi and sweet cherry tomatoes, make for a delightful addition to your next barbecue spread.

Garlic prawn and halloumi skewers Credit: Kitti Gould

• serves

  6

• prep

  20 minutes

• cook

  20 minutes

• difficulty

  Easy

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Ingredients

• 1 kg medium green king prawns
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• 180 g block haloumi
• 12 cherry tomatoes
• lemon wedges, to serve
• 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water overnight
• mixed baby gem lettuce, to serve

Marinating time: 30 minutes

Instructions

1. Peel and devein the prawns, leaving the tails on. In a large bowl, combine the prawns, garlic and olive oil. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Thickly slice the halloumi. Thread 2 prawns, a piece of halloumi alternately onto each skewer, finishing with a cherry tomato. Drizzle the skewers generously with extra olive oil. Heat a barbecue or chargrill plate on high heat.
3. Place the skewers onto the chargrill or barbecue plate, allowing for plenty of space so they are not too crowded. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden and cooked through.
4. Serve the skewers with lemon wedges, salt, pepper and the baby gem leaves.

 

Photography by Kitti Gould.

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Cook's Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.

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