Garlic Confit Butter Butterflied BBQ Prawns Recipe

Introduction

Garlic Confit Butter Butterflied BBQ Prawns bring a delightful combination of smoky, buttery, and garlicky flavors to your grill. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for summer cookouts or a special seafood dinner. The infused garlic butter enhances the prawns’ natural sweetness, making every bite irresistible.

Ingredients

• 1 pound of butterflied prawns or shrimp
• 4 cloves of garlic (minced or finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pinch of sea salt (for finishing)
• Optional: chili flakes or fresh herbs for added flavor

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare the garlic butter by blending the minced garlic, softened butter, olive oil, chopped parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Step 2: Butterfly the prawns by cleaning and deveining them, then slicing along the back without cutting all the way through to allow even cooking and better absorption of the garlic butter.
3. Step 3: Season the prawns with sea salt and pepper, then skewer each prawn from head to tail to keep them flat on the grill.
4. Step 4: Preheat your BBQ to medium heat. Grill the prawns for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and develop a slight char.
5. Step 5: Brush or spoon the garlic butter generously over the hot prawns, letting it melt and infuse the prawns with flavor.
6. Step 6: Serve the prawns immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or chili flakes if you like a bit of extra flavor.

Tips & Variations

• For extra heat, add chili flakes directly into the garlic butter or sprinkle on top before serving.
• If you don’t have a food processor, finely mince the garlic and mix thoroughly with softened butter and other ingredients using a fork.
• Swap parsley for cilantro or basil for a different herbaceous twist.
• To avoid overcooking, watch the prawns closely on the grill—once they turn opaque and pink, they’re done.

Storage

Store any leftover grilled prawns in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan with a little oil or butter to avoid drying them out. It’s best to prepare the garlic butter fresh each time for optimal flavor.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen prawns for this recipe?

Yes, frozen prawns work well. Just make sure to thaw them completely and pat dry before butterflying and grilling to ensure even cooking and better flavor absorption.

What can I serve with garlic butter BBQ prawns?

This dish pairs wonderfully with grilled vegetables, a fresh salad, crusty bread, or rice to soak up the flavorful garlic butter.

Garlic Confit Butter Butterflied BBQ Prawns Recipe

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This Garlic Confit Butter Butterflied BBQ Prawns recipe features succulent prawns butterflied and grilled to perfection, infused with a rich, garlicky butter sauce that melts beautifully over the seafood. Perfect for a quick and flavorful BBQ treat, this dish combines zesty lemon, fresh herbs, and the smoky char from the grill for a deliciously savory experience.

• Author: lina
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 13 minutes
• Total Time: 23 minutes
• Yield: 3 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Grilling
• Cuisine: BBQ/Seafood

Ingredients

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For the Garlic Butter

• 4 cloves of garlic (minced or finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Prawns

• 1 pound of butterflied prawns or shrimp
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pinch of sea salt (for finishing)
• Optional: chili flakes or fresh herbs for added flavor

Instructions

1. Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a food processor, blend the minced garlic, softened butter, olive oil, chopped parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
2. Butterfly the Prawns: Clean and devein the prawns. Carefully slice along the back of each prawn without cutting all the way through to butterfly them. This technique helps with even cooking and allows the garlic butter to penetrate the prawns.
3. Season and Skewer: Season the butterflied prawns with sea salt and pepper on both sides. Thread the prawns onto skewers lengthwise from head to tail to keep them flat and stable while grilling.
4. Grill the Prawns: Preheat your BBQ to medium heat. Place the skewers on the grill and cook each side for 2-3 minutes until the prawns turn pink and develop a slight char, ensuring they are cooked through but still juicy.
5. Apply Garlic Butter: Generously brush or spoon the prepared garlic butter onto the hot, grilled prawns so it melts over them, infusing every bite with flavor.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Remove the prawns from the grill and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh herbs or sprinkle with chili flakes for an added kick if desired.

Notes

• Butterflying prawns helps them cook evenly and absorb more garlic butter flavor.
• You can substitute parsley with cilantro or basil for a different herb twist.
• For added heat, mix chili flakes into the garlic butter or sprinkle on after grilling.
• If you don’t have a BBQ, this recipe can be adapted to grill indoors using a grill pan or broil in the oven.
• Ensure the garlic butter is softened before blending to achieve a smooth consistency.

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