Description
BBQ Grilled Prawns with Garlic, Lemon & Chilli is a quick and vibrant dish that will elevate your summer gatherings or cozy dinners at home. This recipe features succulent prawns marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, lemon juice, and fresh chillies, delivering a mouthwatering flavor profile that will impress your guests. In just 30 minutes, you can achieve a perfectly grilled seafood delight that is both healthy and satisfying. Serve these prawns with crusty bread for dipping in the aromatic sauce or on a bed of greens for a light meal. Enjoy the simplicity of this delightful dish while making unforgettable culinary memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- â…“ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1-2 fresh chillies
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 8 large prawns (cleaned)
Instructions
- Prepare your BBQ grill by lighting firelighters and adding charcoal until hot.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic and sliced chillies for about 2 minutes. Add lemon zest and juice, cooking until fragrant.
- Marinate cleaned prawns in half of the marinade for at least 15 minutes.
- Ensure coals are white hot before grilling prawns for about 1 minute per side until pink and charred.
- Serve immediately with remaining marinade drizzled over and accompanied by lemon wedges and crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 prawns (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg