Description
This BBQ Grilled Prawns recipe infuses succulent prawns with a zesty and spicy marinade featuring garlic, lemon, and chilli. Perfect for a quick and flavorful summer seafood dish, these prawns are grilled to perfection, offering a deliciously charred exterior and tender, juicy interior. Ideal for entertaining or a casual weeknight meal, the marinade balances citrus brightness with a mild heat, elevated by fresh parsley garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade and Prawns
- 1 1/2 pounds (about 700g) large raw prawns, peeled and deveined with tails on
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, finely chopped chilli, lemon zest and juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Whisk these ingredients together until well mixed to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the Prawns: Add the peeled and deveined prawns (with tails on) to the marinade. Toss well to ensure each prawn is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the prawns.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill or barbecue to medium-high heat, ensuring it’s hot for grilling. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
- Prepare for Grilling: Optional: Thread the marinated prawns onto skewers, which makes flipping and grilling easier, especially on a barbecue.
- Grill the Prawns: Place the prawns on the hot grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until the prawns turn pink, become opaque, and develop a slight char. Avoid overcooking to keep them tender.
- Serve: Transfer the grilled prawns to a serving plate. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges for extra brightness. Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chilli according to your preference.
- This recipe works equally well with shrimp if prawns are unavailable.
- For added flavor, consider brushing the prawns with leftover marinade as they grill (ensure marinade is boiled first for safety).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6 prawns
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
