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BBQ Prawns

Savory BBQ Prawns with Garlic & Lemon for Summer Feasts

These BBQ prawns are a quick and delightful dish that transforms summer gatherings with flavors of garlic and lemon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 500 grams Prawns Fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil High-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 to taste Chilli Fresh or dried
  • 1 large Lemon Zest and juice

Equipment

  • BBQ grill

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the BBQ to high heat, around 280°C (550°F). Make sure the grill is clean.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, zest and juice of the lemon, and finely chopped chilli. Whisk until blended.
  3. Add prawns to the marinade and let them marinate for about 15 minutes.
  4. Grill the prawns for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, until shells turn pink and meat is opaque.
  5. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Freshness of prawns impacts flavor and texture; watch cooking time to prevent rubbery prawns.

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