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Grilled Prawns with Garlic Butter and Parsley

A simple and delicious grilled prawns recipe with garlic butter and parsley that guarantees juicy results every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine: Grilling, Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh prawns, peeled and deveined Use large prawns for the best results.
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Real butter is recommended for flavor.
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, grated Avoid jarred garlic for better taste.
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Reinforces flavor and presentation.
  • 1 ts sea salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 ts cracked black pepper Enhances the flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your grill to high heat.
  2. Pat the prawns dry to avoid steaming.
  3. In a bowl, toss the prawns with melted butter, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  4. If desired, you can skewer the prawns for easier flipping.
Grilling
  1. Place the prawns on the grill and cook for about 2 minutes on each side.
  2. Look for a pink color and slight curl to indicate they are done.
  3. Remove from the grill and finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and an optional drizzle of melted butter.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

Rest the cooked prawns for a minute before serving to allow flavors to settle. For variations, consider adding chili flakes to the butter, using cilantro instead of parsley, or mixing in some scallops.