Sesame Barbecue Prawns

12 bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

1kg green medium-large king prawns or (12 prawns skewers ready to go, available at Mackay Fish Market)

65ml olive oil

65ml red wine

4 shallots, finely chopped

1 tsp. grated lemon rind

½ tsp. cracked black peppercorns

125gr toasted sesame seeds

• Peel and devein prawns, leaving tails intact, if not using ready to go skewers.

• Combine oil, wine, shallots, lemon rind and pepper.

• Mix well.

• Thread the prawns onto bamboo skewers (approximately 3 per skewer if not using ready to go skewers).

• Place the skewers in a shallow dish and pour marinade over.

• Allow to marinate for at least 1 hour.

• Roll the prawns in the toasted sesame seeds, pressing them on well.

• Refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking.

• Brush with marinade during cooking.

• Serves 6.