Prawn Souvlaki with Spicy Chipotle Aioli

Ingredients

Chipotle aioli

• 3/4 cup (180 mL) raw cashews
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) olive oil, plus extra
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
• 2 tsp (10 mL) maple syrup
• 2 tsp (10 mL) chipotle in adobo sauce
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) sea salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cumin
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Prawns

• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 3 large garlic cloves, smashed and minced
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh oregano
• 2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) sea salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) fresh prawns, about 36 prawns
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) whole water chestnuts, canned or fresh peeled (optional)
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper, cored and cut into chunks (optional)