Aussie Shrimp on the Barbie with Orange Ginger

You'll feel like you're down under with this Aussie Shrimp on the Barbie with Orange Ginger! It's summery and light, with a citrusy finish.

Serves: 6

Preparation Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 5 min

Ingredients

·         12 giant prawns, shelled and deveined (heads and tails intact)

·         ¹/4 cup butter

·         1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)

·         2 tablespoons sherry

·         1 teaspoon orange zest (grated)

·         2 green onions, tops and white (minced)

·         1 teaspoon ginger root (freshly grated)

Instructions

1.    Soak a dozen long wooden skewers in water 

        for 30 minutes.Then push skewers through 

        prawns, lengthwise, from head to tail with 

        only 1 to a skewer.  

2.    Combine all ingredients in saucepan and cook 

        over medium to low heat, stirring, until butter 

        is completely melted. Dip skewered prawns in 

        the orange sauce and position on oiled grill rack 

        about 4 inches above the coals. 

3.    Baste liberally with sauce and grill for 2 minutes. 

        Turn the prawn over and baste again, cooking 

        for another 2 minutes. 

4.    Smaller prawn will be done at this point, but 

        continue basting and turning larger prawn until 

        they are pink and cooked through. Remove from 

        heat immediately when done, as they will get tough 

        of overcooked. Use any remaining sauce for a dip 

        for the prawns.