BBQ Grilled Prawns with Garlic, Lemon & Chilli
BBQ Grilled Prawns with Garlic, Lemon & Chilli make for a vibrant and flavorful summer dish that will elevate any outdoor gathering. With just five key ingredients and a cooking time of only 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or festive barbecues. The combination of aromatic garlic, zesty lemon, and a touch of heat from fresh chillies creates an irresistible flavor that your guests will love. Serve these grilled prawns as a main course or appetizer, and watch them disappear from the platter in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1-2 chillies
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 8 large prawns (prepared with shells on, vein removed)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your BBQ by lighting the firelighters and adding charcoal until hot.
- In a pan, combine olive oil, minced garlic, and sliced chillies. Cook over medium heat until fragrant.
- Pour half the marinade over the prawns, massaging it under their shells.
- Ensure coals are white hot before placing the grill on top.
- Grill prawns for 45 seconds to 1 minute per side until shells turn pinky-orange.
- Drizzle with remaining marinade and serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 prawns (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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