Prawns on the Barbie (Variation)

Ingredients

• 400g fresh prawns
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• Salt to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon cane sugar
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Method

1. Clean the prawns and remove the heads and shells.
2. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, garlic, salt, bay leaf, sugar, and cayenne pepper (if desired).
3. Marinate the prawns in the mixture for about 10 minutes, making sure they are well coated.
4. Preheat the barbecue and dry the prawns before grilling them.
5. Grill the prawns for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are crispy and dark red.
6. Serve immediately with extra salt if needed.