Prawns are quick and easy to cook on the barbecue and are always a favourite at a party. When cooking prawns it is really important to have the grill very hot, so you can brown them as quickly as possible before overcooking the meat (for larger prawns, skewer them close together to lower the surface area). Excess moisture can prevent prawns from browning, so always pat the prawns dry on kitchen paper and brush with a little oil before cooking to help conduct heat. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using them to prevent them from burning