Description

This Garlic Confit Butter BBQ Butterflied Prawns recipe combines the rich flavors of garlic confit butter with perfectly grilled, butterflied prawns for a delicious and succulent seafood main course. The prawns are generously coated with a fragrant butter sauce infused with garlic, lemon, smoked paprika, and fresh parsley, then grilled to juicy perfection. Ideal for a summer BBQ or an elegant dinner, these prawns serve beautifully with fresh lemon wedges for a zesty finish.

Ingredients

Scale

Seafood

1 1/2 pounds large prawns, peeled and butterflied, tails on

Garlic Confit Butter Sauce

1/2 cup unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

To Serve

Lemon wedges

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Instructions

Prepare the garlic confit butter: In a small saucepan over very low heat, combine the unsalted butter, sliced garlic, and olive oil. Gently cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the garlic is soft and fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Preheat the grill: Heat the grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Prepare the prawns: Pat the butterflied prawns dry with paper towels and arrange them shell-side down on a tray. Spoon half of the garlic confit butter over the flesh side of the prawns to evenly coat.
Grill the prawns: Place the prawns shell-side down on the grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then carefully flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the prawns are opaque and just cooked through.
Finish and serve: Remove prawns from the grill and brush with the remaining garlic confit butter for extra flavor and moisture. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

Keep the heat low when preparing the garlic confit to prevent the garlic from burning and becoming bitter.
Do not overcook the prawns as they can become tough and rubbery very quickly.
If a grill is not available, this recipe can be successfully cooked under a broiler by broiling the prawns on a lined tray, turning halfway through cooking.