Description
A vibrant and healthy savory main course featuring large king prawns butterflied shell-on and grilled over high heat with a rich compound baste of softened unsalted butter minced garlic fiery bird’s eye chilies fresh parsley and cilantro.
Ingredients
-
2 pounds large king prawns.
-
5 tbsp unsalted butter.
-
2 cloves garlic.
-
2 bird’s eye chilies.
-
1/2 tbsp fresh parsley.
-
1/2 tbsp fresh cilantro.
-
1/2 lemon zested.
-
1 tbsp olive oil.
Instructions
-
Preheat your outdoor barbecue grill grid to high heat ensuring the iron surfaces are clean and lightly oiled.
-
Mix the softened unsalted butter minced garlic cloves chopped chilies parsley cilantro and lemon zest in a bowl until uniform.
-
Slice the king prawns along the back spine to butterfly the meat while keeping the outer protective shells intact.
-
Coat the tails with olive oil then season with salt and pepper before laying them shell-side down on the hot grates for 3 minutes.
-
Flip the seafood over using long metal tongs then baste the meat with garlic chili butter and grill for 3 minutes until opaque.
Notes
-
Leaving the shells intact during the high-heat cooking phase is the secret to maintaining internal juices for this BBQ Chili Garlic Prawns.
-
Mineral-dense ocean catches provide a sophisticated and protein-heavy foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
-
This seafood dish is naturally wine-free and perfect for outdoor terrace gatherings.
- Prep Time: ~ 10 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 10 mins.
- Category: Main Course.
- Method: Open-Flame Grilling.
- Cuisine: Coastal Italian-American.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the grilled platter.
- Calories: ~ 310 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 0 g.
- Sodium: ~ 280 mg.
- Fat: ~ 18 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 9 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 9 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 2 g.
- Fiber: ~ 0 g.
- Protein: ~ 34 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 245 mg.
Keywords: BBQ Chili Garlic Prawns, Grilled King Prawns, Stunning Grilling Recipes, Chili Garlic Butter Bastes, Butterflied Seafood Platters, New York Recipe.