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Yuana Asou (Grilled iguana)

Yuana asou is iguana marinated in lime and garlic, then grilled. Its white, delicate flesh is much loved at seaside barbecues.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Crush the garlic with the salt, then mix with the lime juice, oil and spices.
  2. Coat the iguana pieces in this marinade and leave to rest for at least 2 hours.
  3. Heat the barbecue over medium heat and brush the grill with oil.
  4. Lay the pieces on the grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning regularly.
  5. Brush with the remaining marinade during cooking and continue for 8 minutes to cook the flesh through.
  6. Serve hot with the potatoes and salad.

Variations and tips

Rabbit version. Replace the iguana with rabbit marinated the same way, with identical cooking time.

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