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Recommended wine is "Mersaut, Charriere, Thillets Vineyard", but personally, forget the beverage, just give me the prawns! This has been a favorite of mine for YEARS, but I just found the recipe in "Savoring Seattle". 100% of net proceeds go to FareStart which is an internationally acclaimed job training program for the homeless. I have no affiliation with the organization, but I do love a good cause, so if you like cookbooks, check this one out! It's a good one featuring 38 of Seattle's "Best" Chef's.

Cajun BBQ Prawns

Cajun BBQ Prawns

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons seasoning, mix (recipe follows)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use San-J Wheat-Free Tamari to make this gluten-free and wheat-free)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 1/4 lbs peeled and deveined 21-25 count prawns
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter

Seasoning Mix

  • 1/4 cup cayenne
  • 1/4 cup ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons dried whole thyme
  • 2 tablespoons dried rosemary leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano

Directions

Mix all the seasoning mix ingredients in a food processor and set aside.
Stored in a sealed container, it will keep indefinitely for future use.
Blend the garlic, olive oil, 2 T seasoning mix, lemon juice, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl.
Add the prawns and the chopped parsley to the mixture and toss well to coat.
Refigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
Place prawns with the marinade in a large, heavy skillet (large enough to fit prawns in a single layer or cook in batches) and place in oven.
In about 2 to 3 minutes, shake the pan to ensure even cooking and repeat in another 2 to 3 minutes.
At this point the mixture should be bubbling and the prawns will be turning opaque.
Transfer the pan to a stovetop, over medium heat and begin adding the butter in 1 to 2 T increments, shaking the pan the entire time, allowing the butter to emulsify into the mixture before adding any more butter.
This process should take about 4 to 5 minutes.
When completed, pour onto a platter and serve immediately with plenty of good, crispy bread.

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