Grilled Prawns with Pea and Garlic Butter Sauce
Prep
20 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to dishes when I want something impressive but don't have much time. Grilled prawns with pea and garlic butter sauce comes together in under 30 minutes total, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual entertaining. The fresh peas are packed with protein and fiber, so you're getting real nutrition alongside pure indulgence. What I love most is how simple it is, really just a few quality ingredients that let the prawns shine. The garlic butter melts into those sweet peas while the prawns get those beautiful char marks from the grill. It feels fancy enough to serve guests, but honest enough that you won't stress about making it.
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Ingredients
- 24large prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 473 mlfresh peas(or frozen peas thawed)
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter(divided)
- 5garlic cloves(minced)
- 1lemon(zested and juiced)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- 1 teaspoonfresh thyme
- ¾ teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper(freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 59 mlwhite wine(dry)
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Instructions
- 1
Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with half the salt and pepper, and let them sit for 10 minutes to marinate.
Tip: Drying the prawns helps them develop a better crust when grilled.
- 2
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates well to prevent sticking.
Tip: A clean, well-oiled grill ensures beautiful grill marks and prevents prawns from sticking.
- 3
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid browning.
- 4
Add the fresh peas to the garlic butter, season with the remaining salt, pepper, and fresh thyme. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the peas are tender but still bright green. Pour in the white wine and let it reduce for 1 minute.
Tip: Keep the peas over medium heat to preserve their vibrant color.
- 5
Place the marinated prawns directly on the grill grates in a single layer. Grill for 2-3 minutes on the first side without moving them, allowing them to develop color.
Tip: Avoid moving the prawns too early; let them cook undisturbed for better caramelization.
- 6
Flip the prawns and grill the other side for another 2-3 minutes until they turn opaque and curl slightly, indicating they are cooked through.
Tip: Prawns cook quickly; overcooked prawns become tough and rubbery.
- 7
Remove the pea mixture from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fully melted and combined.
- 8
Transfer the grilled prawns to a serving platter and pour the warm pea and garlic butter sauce over them. Garnish generously with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Tip: Serve the prawns while still warm for the best flavor and texture.
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