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BBQ Grilled Prawns with Garlic, Lemon & Chilli

BBQ Grilled Prawns with Garlic, Lemon & Chilli

Enjoy delicious BBQ Grilled Prawns with Garlic, Lemon & Chilli! Quick and easy recipe ready in just 30 minutes. Try it now!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 8 large prawns (shelled and deveined)
  • 1–2 chillies (to taste)
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh lemon wedges for serving
  • Fresh crusty bread of your choice for dipping in the sauce

Instructions

  1. Start your BBQ grill by lighting firelighters and adding charcoal until hot.
  2. In a pan over medium heat, combine olive oil, grated garlic, finely sliced chillies, lemon zest, and juice. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Marinate the prawns in half of the garlic mixture for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Once coals are white hot, grill the prawns for about 1 minute on each side until pink and charred.
  5. Drizzle remaining garlic mixture over cooked prawns and serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 prawns (approx. 120g)
  • Calories: 225
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg

Keywords: Use fresh prawns for better texture. Adjust chilli levels according to your spice preference. You can substitute prawns with shrimp or scallops if desired.

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