1 kg fresh large prawns
1 small onion, 10 garlic cloves, 1 inch piece of ginger - pureed in a blender
1 tsp red chilli paste or green chilli paste or red chilli powder
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c oil
Method
Shell, devein, clean and butterfly the prawns with tails left on.
Mix the remaining ingredients together and marinate the prawns in this mixture, covered in the fridge, for 1-2 hours.
Grill till prawns are cooked, brushing with marinade and turning twice. Do not overcook the prawns as they will get tough. It is better to rather slightly undercook them.