Grilled Prawns with Garlic Butter and Parsley
A delightful dish featuring fresh prawns coated in rich garlic butter, with the bright flavors of parsley and lemon, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Grilled Prawns
- 12 large large prawns (or giant shrimp), cleaned
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
- 100 g butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 unit lemon, juice of half
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- A drizzle of olive oil
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preparation
- Carefully remove the dorsal vein from the prawns while keeping the heads and shells on.
- In a bowl, mix the softened butter with the chopped garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Brush olive oil on the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Grilling
- Generously brush each prawn with the garlic butter mixture.
- Grill the prawns on the hot grill for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crispy.
Serving
- Transfer the grilled prawns to a serving dish and drizzle with leftover melted garlic butter.
- Serve with lemon wedges for a zesty touch.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the prawns in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before grilling. Use a toothpick to secure the prawns to prevent curling while cooking. For spice, add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.