Prawns With Tequila Mayonnaise Recipes

PRAWNS WITH TEQUILA MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Peel and devein prawns leaving tail intact.
• Combine lime juice, olive oil and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add prawns, toss well to coat, and marinate in fridge for about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile make the mayonnaise, using either an electric whisk or a hand whisk. Sit a medium-sized mixing bowl on a damp cloth to stop it moving.
• Put egg yolks and mustard in the bowl and season well. Pour a drop of oil onto the eggs and blend. Repeat, then continue to add the oil, drop by drop, until the mixture starts to thicken and becomes pale and glossy. Then you can add the oil faster in a thin, steady stream.
• When all the oil has been incorporated, stir in the tequila and the parsley.
• Taste the mayonnaise and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Preheat the barbecue or chargrill pan to high.
• Remove the prawns from marinade and cook each side for about 3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
• Serve immediately with the mayonnaise.

TEQUILA LIME PRAWNS

Steps:

• Rinse and pat shrimp dry with paper towles. Heat butter and oil in large skillet over med heat. When butter is melted, add garlic cook 30 seconds.Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes, stir often. Stir in tequila, lime juice, salt and red pepper. Cook 2 minutes till loist and liquid evaporates and shrimp are pink and glazed. Add cilantro and cook 10 seconds, serve over hot rice if desired.