Description
These Chilli, Bacon & Butterflied Prawn Skewers are smoky, spicy, and packed with bold flavor. Juicy prawns wrapped in crispy bacon and brushed with a chili glaze make an irresistible appetizer or barbecue favorite that’s perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Prawns and Bacon
- 16 large prawns, peeled, deveined, and butterflied
- 8 slices streaky bacon, halved
- 8 skewers
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot enough to crisp the bacon and cook the prawns evenly.
- Prepare the Skewers: Wrap each butterflied prawn with half a slice of streaky bacon and thread onto the skewers, making sure they are secure.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, sweet chili sauce, smoked paprika, chili flakes, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Brush the Skewers: Generously brush the chili glaze over the prawn and bacon-wrapped skewers to coat them with flavor.
- Grill the Skewers: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, turning carefully, until the bacon is crisp and the prawns are opaque and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the grill and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes to suit your preferred spice level.
- These skewers are delicious when served alongside garlic aioli or a fresh crisp salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Australian
