Grilled Garlic Butter & Parsley Prawns – simple, flavorful, and perfect for a summer meal or barbecue.
🦐 Grilled Garlic Butter & Parsley Prawns
🍽️ Serves: 4
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 5–7 minutes
Ingredients:
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1 kg (2.2 lbs) large prawns (peeled and deveined, tails on if desired)
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4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
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4 cloves garlic (minced)
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2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
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1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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1 tsp lemon zest
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Optional: chili flakes or smoked paprika for extra heat/smoke
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Prawns:
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If using fresh prawns, peel and devein them. Leave the tails on for presentation if you like.
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Pat dry with paper towels to help them grill better.
2. Make the Garlic Butter Marinade:
In a bowl, combine:
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Melted butter
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Minced garlic
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Chopped parsley
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Lemon juice
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Lemon zest
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Olive oil
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Salt and pepper (plus chili flakes or paprika if using)
3. Marinate the Prawns:
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Toss the prawns in the garlic butter mixture until well coated.
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Cover and let marinate for 15–30 minutes in the fridge (don’t marinate longer or the acid may start to “cook” the prawns).
4. Preheat Grill or Grill Pan:
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Medium-high heat.
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Lightly oil the grates or grill pan to prevent sticking.
5. Grill the Prawns:
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Thread prawns onto skewers (if desired) for easier flipping.
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Grill for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink, opaque, and slightly charred.
6. Serve:
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Remove from grill, brush with any remaining garlic butter.
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Sprinkle with a bit more fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon.
Serving Suggestions:
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Over a bed of rice or couscous
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With grilled vegetables or a fresh salad
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As part of surf & turf
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Or with crusty bread to soak up the juices.