How to Make Australian Barbecue

Australians are as well-known for their love of barbecuing as Americans are. Many of their city parks include electric barbecue grills that can be used by the public. Rather than slow-cook or smoke meat, Australian barbecuers prefer to grill marinated meat.

Things You'll Need

• Steaks
• Vegetable oil
• Red wine
• Vinegar
• Tomato sauce
• Garlic
• Herbs and spices
• Outdoor grill
• Fresh shrimp
• Orange juice
• Parsley
• Spices
• Plastic bag
• Skewers
• Fresh spinach

Instructions

Australian-Style Barbecued Steak

1. Make a marinade of vegetable oil, red wine, vinegar and tomato sauce. Season to taste with garlic, herbs and pepper.

2. Soak steaks in the marinade overnight, turning the steaks occasionally.

3. Invite your friends and neighbors to your home for a "barbie."

4. Grill the steaks over high heat and serve to your guests along with grilled vegetables and beer.

Australian-Style Barbecued Shrimp

1. Wash, peel and de-vein a pound of large shrimp. Leave the tails on.

2. Make a marinade using vegetable oil, orange juice, minced fresh parsley, garlic and spices such as coriander and cumin.

3. Place the shrimp in a plastic bag, add the marinade, and allow to sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

4. Skewer each shrimp by threading the tip through the meat near the tail and then through the thickest part of the shrimp.

5. Grill the shrimp over medium heat until the bottom begins to turn pink. Turn and grill the other side just until the entire shrimp is pink.

6. Serve immediately over fresh spinach leaves.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use the leftover marinade to brush on the steaks as they are grilling.

• Grill shrimp only until all traces of gray disappear. Overcooking causes the shrimp to be tough.

• Never serve the leftover marinade at the table for use on the cooked steaks.