Dennis
taught me to make these tasty little treats at a party he and
his wife Anthea were hosting. Thaw the frozen prawns in salted
ice water to keep them fresh in warm weather.
20 Tiger prawns or extra-large shrimp
(16-20 count per
pound)
20
slices smoked bacon
3
tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup
mixed Mexican cheeses
2
jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
¼ cup
finely chopped white mushrooms
Colorful
party toothpicks, soaked in water
1.
Shell the prawns by using both your thumbs to pry open
the
shell. Devein using a sharp knife to cut down one side of
the
vein; remove the vein then cut deep enough to allow for
filling.
Keep cold on ice.
2. In a small bowl,
mix the mayonnaise, cheese, peppers and
mushrooms
until just blended.
3. Stuff prawns
with filling. If cooking immediately on the grill,
partially
cook the bacon in the microwave, wrap each prawn
with
one bacon slice. If refrigerating and then broiling, wrap
uncooked
bacon around prawns and refrigerate until needed.
4. Secure both ends
of the bacon with colorful toothpicks.
5. Grill outside or
broil close to the element in oven.
Serves
10 if you “hand out” two prawns to each guest
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