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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.

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.

Keywords: garlic butter prawns, bbq prawns, grilled shrimp, butterflied prawns, seafood bbq, garlic confit butter, summer grilling

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