Garlic Butter Prawns on the Barbie
Big king prawns grilled in their shells and brushed with garlic, lemon and chilli butter, messy and wonderful.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.61 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Light the barbecue or heat a grill to high. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes.
- 2
Cut along the back of each prawn shell with scissors and pull out the dark vein, leaving the shell on. Thread onto skewers if you like.
- 3
Mix the melted butter, garlic, lemon zest and juice, chilli, parsley and salt in a bowl. Set a quarter aside for serving.
- 4
Brush the prawns generously with the garlic butter.
- 5
Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until pink, curled and a little charred at the edges.
5 min - 6
Pile onto a platter on the salad leaves, pour over the reserved butter and add the lime wedges. Eat with your fingers and a lot of napkins.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.