HONEY AND GINGER PRAWN SKEWERS

Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes . Shell 1 kg medium sized green king prawns leaving the tails on ; devein prawns . Add 1 tbs of minced garlic , 1tbs of minced ginger ,1/4 cup of honey in a plastic bowl along with 2 tbs of lemon juice , 1 dsp of soy sauce , 1 tbs of oil and cracked black pepper . Add the prawns and stir gently to cover all the prawns . Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1.5 hours . Thread 4 prawns onto each skewer through 2 sides . Cook under a warmed grill on high for about 2 minutes each side . The prawns will turn pink when they are cooked , then remove to a warmed plate . The remaining marinade may be bought to boiling point , adding a little water then drizzle over the skewers . Serve on a bed of mixed salad greens .