Grilled Prawns with Tomato and Garlic Butter
Prep
20 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite go to dishes when I want something that tastes fancy but comes together in under thirty minutes. Grilled prawns with tomato and garlic butter is a showstopper that your guests will absolutely love, and here's the best part: it's incredibly simple to pull off. The garlic and butter create this luxurious, aromatic sauce that coats tender prawns beautifully, while fresh cherry tomatoes add bursts of sweetness and brightness. Garlic is packed with immune boosting compounds, so you're getting health benefits along with serious flavor. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or entertaining friends, this recipe delivers restaurant quality results without the fuss or expense.
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Ingredients
- 24large prawns(peeled and deveined)
- 473 mlcherry tomatoes(halved)
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter(softened)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 59 mlfresh basil leaves(chopped)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(finely chopped)
- 4wooden skewers(soaked in water for 30 minutes)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Pat the prawns dry with paper towels and thread 6 prawns onto each soaked wooden skewer, alternating with halved cherry tomatoes.
Tip: Patting prawns dry ensures better browning and prevents sticking to the grill.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, half the lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well incorporated.
Tip: Make the garlic butter while the grill heats up to save time.
- 3
Brush the prawn and tomato skewers generously with olive oil on all sides. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 4
Place the skewers on the hot grill grates, arranging them so the prawns are directly over the heat. Grill for 5-6 minutes without moving them.
Tip: Avoid moving the skewers too early; let them develop a nice char for maximum flavor.
- 5
Carefully flip the skewers and grill for another 4-5 minutes until the prawns are opaque and cooked through, and the tomatoes have blistered slightly.
Tip: Prawns cook quickly, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking them.
- 6
Transfer the grilled skewers to a serving platter. Spoon the garlic butter evenly over the hot prawns and tomatoes, allowing it to melt into a glossy sauce.
Tip: The residual heat from the prawns will melt the butter perfectly, creating a luxurious coating.
- 7
Drizzle with remaining lemon juice and scatter fresh basil and parsley over the top. Serve immediately with crusty bread or over your favorite grain.
Tip: Fresh herbs added at the end brighten the dish and add a pop of color.
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