Grilled Garlic Lemon Prawn Skewers

Preparation Time: 10m
Cook Time: 6m
Total Time: 16m
Servings: 4

April 15, 2024 4.8

This recipe for Grilled Garlic Lemon Prawn Skewers offers a delicious combination of fresh, zesty flavors, making it perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Enjoy these skewers with a side of fresh salad or over a bed of rice for a complete dish.

Ingredients:

500g large prawns, peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
Salt and pepper, to taste
Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

Instructions:

1 Preheat the Grill:
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2 Prepare the Marinade:
In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
3 Thread the Prawns:
- Thread the prawns onto the soaked wooden skewers, making sure they are evenly spaced.
- Brush the garlic lemon butter mixture generously over the prawns.
4 Grill the Skewers:
Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the prawns are pink and opaque.
5 Serve:
- Remove the skewers from the grill and transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve the grilled garlic lemon prawn skewers hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.