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BBQ prawns with macadamia dukkah and mint lemon yoghurt

<p>Fire up the barbeque and enjoy these tasty prawns with macadamia dukkah and mint lemon yoghurt. Dukkah is traditionally enjoyed with fresh bread dipped in oil, but it’s also a great way to spice up your barbeque, adding an instant nutty crunch as a coating for fish, chicken, lamb or prawns.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves</span>:</strong> 4-6</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong> </p> <ul> <li>1 cup plain Greek-style yoghurt</li> <li>1 cup mint leaves, loosely packed, finely chopped</li> <li>1 tablespoon lemon juice</li> <li>1kg green prawns, peeled, tails intact, de-veined</li> <li>Macadamia dukkah (visit Australian Macadamias for the <a href="http://www.australian-macadamias.org/consumer/en/taste/recipes/item/210-macadamia-dukkah" target="_blank"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">recipe here</span></strong></em></a>) </li> <li>Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes</li> <li>Macadamia oil, for brushing</li> <li>Lemon wedges, to serve</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>In a medium sized bowl, combine the yoghurt, mint leaves and lemon juice and set aside.</li> <li>Pour the macadamia dukkah onto a large plate, reserving 2 tablespoons.</li> <li>Thread the prawns, tail end first, onto the bamboo skewers. Roll each prawn in the macadamia dukkah, place in a single layer on a large tray and lightly brush both sides with macadamia oil.</li> <li>Preheat a chargrill on a medium heat. Cook the prawns on the grill, turning constantly to prevent burning, for 3 to 4 minutes or until the prawns change to a deeper orange colour.</li> <li>Remove from the heat, place on a serving platter and sprinkle with the reserved macadamia dukkah. Serve with the minty lemon yoghurt and lemon wedges.</li> </ol> <p>Recipe courtesy of Australian Macadamias – <a href="http://www.australian-macadamias.org/consumer/en/taste/recipes"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">visit their site for more yummy food ideas.</span></em></strong></a></p> <p>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, head to the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong><a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank">abcshop.com.au to order your copy now.</a></strong></em></span></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/tomato-shrimp-fettuccine/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Tomato and prawn fettuccine recipe</span></a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/11/spicy-prawn-fried-rice"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Spicy prawn fried rice</span></a></strong></em></p> <p><em><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/thai-style-fish-cakes/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thai fish cakes</span></a></strong></em></p>

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