Garlic Herb Grilled Giant Prawns 🦐🌿🧄
Ingredients
8 giant prawns, shells on and split open lengthwise
3 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or oregano/thyme mix)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Prepare the prawns
Rinse prawns under cold water and pat dry.
Using a sharp knife, split each prawn open along the back without detaching the shell completely. Remove the vein.
Make the garlic herb butter
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
Grill
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Brush the prawns generously with the garlic herb butter mixture.
Place prawns shell-side down and grill for 4–5 minutes, then flip and grill for another 2–3 minutes until the shells are vibrant orange-red and the meat is opaque and juicy.
Baste with extra butter while grilling for maximum flavor.
Serve
Arrange the giant prawns neatly on a long rectangular white platter.
Drizzle with any remaining garlic herb butter and sprinkle with extra chopped parsley and herbs.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges, capturing the smoky aroma and glistening texture for an irresistible seafood feast.