Australian BBQ Prawns Recipe
This Australian BBQ Prawns recipe is simple & kid-friendly. Learn more about Australian barbecue and what is considered the "quintessential Aussie barbecue food."
Equipment
- Toothpick or Floss Picks
- Prep Bowl
- Measuring Spoon
- Pan or Grill Mat
- Grill Mit
- Thermometer
- Carbon Steel Griddle optional
- Pellet Grill or any type of grill or open flame
Ingredients
- 24 oz prawns jumbo, raw
- 2 tablespoon pink himalayan salt
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Before getting started, always wash your hands with soap and water. You will also need a clean surface on which to work. Gather recipe and equipment. Prepare a clean surface.
- Gather ingredients and turn the grill on high heat. Bring the bowl with prawns to your clean workstation. If your prawns still have their heads, they'll look a bit different than ours. Do not leave prawns sitting out at room temperature for extended periods of time.
- Explore prawn anatomy. Feel free to remove the heads now either by hand or using a knife. Kids may want to dissect a prawn or learn how to peel one while it is raw. This is a great opportunity for a brief lesson but keep in mind that this recipe calls for them to keep their shell until after they are cooked.
- Find the location of the vein (digestive tract). You'll want to devein the prawns prior to grilling them. Once the head has been removed, you may notice the vein poking out of the top of the prawn.
- Insert the toothpick into the prawn's side, between shell segments, and near the portion of the body where the head used to be. You don't want to puncture the vein so visualize where you think it is and aim for underneath it.
- Lift the vein out of the body. Lift the toothpick. Lift the toothpick. If it's positioned correctly, you should see the vein on top of the toothpick as it exits the prawn. Once you have enough to grab, use your fingers to remove it completely and discard it. Place deveined prawns in a bowl. When finished, wash your hands with soap and water.
- Check the grill to see if it's ready.
- Spread the salt around the pan in preparation for the prawns.
- Place the pan on the grill. Close the grill and allow the pan to heat up. Depending on the age and abilities of your child, you may want to model or allow them to participate in certain tasks under supervision. Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Bring the prawns and tongs to the grill.
- When the salt begins to smoke, use the tongs to place the prawns on the pan.
- Close the grill and cook the prawns for five minutes. While you're waiting for the prawns to barbecue, it's an excellent time to continue exploring the cookbook, the taxonomy puzzle, or the Cabinet of Curiosities book.
- Open the grill and flip the prawns.
- Close the grill and cook the prawns for five minutes or until they appear pink and are curled. The minimum temperature of cooked prawns should be 120 °F. Demonstrate how to use the thermometer to check the temperature and provide opportunities for kids as able. Remove the pan from the grill. Don't forget to turn off the grill.
- Use a clean cutting board and knife to slice the lemon into wedges. First cut the lemon in half, then cut each half in two. Make one final cut to each piece for the perfect lemon wedge.
- Enjoy the prawns with the lemon. Having already practiced how to peel a prawn while they're uncooked means kids will be able to get started on peeling them right away once they've cooled.
Notes
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 120 °F
- Australian BBQ Prawns should be tightly covered and refrigerated within 2 hours after cooking.
- See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
- Full Recipe Info and Pictures at: https://happyhomeschooladventures.com/bbq-prawns
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 23gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 4452mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 312IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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