Barbecued Prawn Skewers With Nectarine & Grain Salad
Preparation time is 20minutes
Cook time is 30minutes
Total time is 50minutes
Serve is for 6 people
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Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
11 Ingredients
Number of servings
6
- 3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed, drained
- 1/4 cup currants
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1kilograms large green banana prawns
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2tablespoons continental parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 120grams baby rocket leaves
- 4 white nectarines, halved, destoned, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Nutrition per serving
1750kJ / 417Cal
1750 Kilojoules or 417 Calories
20% of daily energy intake*
Protein
4.8grams
Fat
17.5grams
Carbs
27.7grams
Sugars
12.8grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Description
Looking for a delicious barbecue recipe? These prawn skewers are easy to make and pair perfectly with a fresh and fruity salad.
Method
Step 1 of 5
Cook barley in a large saucepan of boiling water for 25 minutes or until just tender. Drain, then refresh under cold water and drain.
Step 2 of 5
Meanwhile, place currants and vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil and boil for 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and stir in half the oil and season.
Step 3 of 5
Place prawns, zest, juice, parsley, garlic and remaining oil in a large bowl. Toss to coat and season. Thread 3 prawns onto each of the 4 metal skewers, piercing through the body.
Step 4 of 5
Preheat a greased barbecue plate or grill on high. Cook prawn for 2 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
Step 5 of 5
Meanwhile, combine barley, rocket, nectarine and pecans on a platter. Drizzle with currant dressing, top with prawn skewers and serve.
Categories
- Pescatarian
- Low saturated fat
- Low salt
- Experts
- Nectarine
- Prawn
- Egg free
- Healthier Easier
- Spring
- Asian
- Low sugar
- Valentine's Day
- Sesame free
- Summer
- Stone fruit
- Side dishes
- High fibre
- Christmas
- Nikki P
- Skewer & kebab
- Dairy free
- Peanut free
- Prawn dishes
- Fresh Ideas
These categories are provided as a guide only and do not reflect any ingredients or products displayed or referred to on this recipe page and that are not listed in the recipe’s ingredients list. Find out more about allergy, dietary and lifestyle category tags.
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