Grilled Prawns with Garlic
Prep
15 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners that never fails to impress. Fresh prawns kissed with garlic butter come together in just 27 minutes from start to table, making it perfect for busy evenings. The garlic in this dish is packed with compounds that support heart health, and since you're grilling rather than deep frying, you get all that delicious flavor without the heaviness. It's simple enough for a casual dinner but elegant enough to serve guests, and honestly, the ingredient list is probably already in your kitchen right now.
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Ingredients
- 24large prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 6 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 8garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonfreshly cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 2lemon wedges(for serving)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to high heat (around 400°F/200°C). Pat the prawns dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps them brown better.
Tip: Dry prawns will develop a better caramelized crust on the grill.
- 2
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
Tip: Watch the garlic carefully as it can burn quickly and become bitter.
- 3
Remove the garlic butter from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
- 4
Toss the prawns in a bowl with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper, ensuring each prawn is evenly coated.
- 5
Place the prawns directly on the grill grates in a single layer. Grill for 3-4 minutes until the underside turns pink with light char marks.
- 6
Flip the prawns and grill for another 2-3 minutes on the second side until they are opaque throughout and cooked through.
- 7
Transfer the grilled prawns to a serving platter and immediately drizzle the warm garlic butter mixture over them, tossing gently to coat.
Tip: Apply the garlic butter while the prawns are hot so it's absorbed and coats them beautifully.
- 8
Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side and extra garlic butter for dipping. Enjoy with crusty bread or over rice.
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