BBQ Grilled Prawns with Garlic, Lemon & Chilli
BBQ Grilled Prawns with Garlic, Lemon & Chilli is the ultimate summer dish that brings a burst of flavor to your outdoor gatherings. With just five simple ingredients, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also delivers a delightful combination of garlic, zesty lemon, and spicy chillies that enhances the natural sweetness of the prawns. Ready in just 30 minutes, these grilled prawns are perfect for impressing guests at casual barbecues or elegant dinner parties. Serve them alongside fresh crusty bread and lemon wedges for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- 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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- â…“ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1–2 chillies
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 8 large prawns (prepared with shells on but vein removed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your BBQ by lighting firelighters and adding charcoal until hot.
- In a pan, combine olive oil, grated garlic, sliced chillies, lemon zest, and juice; sauté for 2 minutes.
- Marinate the cleaned prawns in half of the garlic mixture.
- Ensure BBQ coals are white hot before grilling.
- Grill prawns on each side for 45 seconds to 1 minute until pink and charred.
- Serve immediately, drizzling remaining marinade over prawns and adding lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 large prawns (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg