Description
Experience the ultimate summer delight with BBQ Grilled Prawns with Garlic, Lemon & Chilli. This vibrant dish is perfect for outdoor gatherings or a cozy evening at home. Made with fresh prawns marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, lemon juice, and chillies, each bite bursts with flavor. The quick 30-minute preparation time makes it an ideal choice for busy days when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve these succulent prawns hot off the grill alongside crusty bread or a refreshing salad for a memorable meal that will wow your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1–2 chillies
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 8 large prawns (shells on, deveined)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your BBQ until coals are white hot.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic and sliced chillies for 2 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest; cook until aromatic.
- Marinate the cleaned prawns with half of the garlic mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Grill prawns on high heat for about 1 minute per side until pink and charred.
- Drizzle the remaining marinade over cooked prawns before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 grilled prawns (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg