King Prawns with Spicy Dip

Dippers and dips - ideal for gatherings or meals with family and friends.

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24 Raw King Prawns (jumbo shrimp)

Juice of half a lemon

1 Bay Leaf

1 Thyme sprig

Vegetable Oil, for brushing

Salt and ground black pepper

For The Spicy Dip

1 Onion, chopped

4 Canned Plum Tomatoes, plus 4 tbsp of the juice

1/2 Green Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped

1 Garlic Clove, crushed

1 tbsp Cashew Nuts

1 tbsp Soy Sauce

1 tbsp Dessicated Coconut

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Peel the prawns, leaving the tails intact and reseving the shells. Place in a shallow dish and sprinkle with the lemon juice, paprika and seasoning. Cover and chill in the refrigerator.

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Put the shells in a pan with the bay leaf and thyme, add cold water to cover and bring to the boil. Simmer gently for 30 minutes, then strain the stock into a measuring jug. Top up with water, if necessary, to 300ml/half pint/1 1qtr cups.

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To make the spicy dip, place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until the mixture is smooth.

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Pour the mixture into a pan, add the measured prawn stock nd simmer gently over a medium heat for 30 minutes, until the sauce is fairly thick.

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Preheat the grill, thread the prawns on to small skewers, the brush the prawns on both sides with a little oil and grill under a low heat until cooked, turning once. Serve immediately with the dip.

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If unshelled raw prawns are not available, use cooked kin prawns instead. Just grill them for a short time, until they are completely heated through.

For a veggie or vegan variation of this dish, use tofu or veggie such as baby corn, mushrooms or bell peppers. Substitute vegetable stock for the prawn stock in the dip.

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Serves 4 - 6.

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