Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Juicy prawns brushed in rich garlic butter, kissed by the grill, and finished with cracked pepper and a touch of sea salt. Add chili flakes for a gentle heat and fresh parsley for brightness — simple, bold, and irresistible.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
6 min
Serves
Ingredients
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Skewers
- 1 lblarge prawns, peeled & deveined, tails on
Garlic Butter
- 2 tbspbutter, melted
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 3 clovesgarlic, finely minced
- ½ tspsea salt, or to taste
- ½ tspfreshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- 1 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
Optional Heat
- ½–1 tspchili flakes, adjust to taste
Serving Ideas
- Grilled lemon halves
- Toasted baguette slices
- Tzatziki or garlic aioli on the side
Ingredients
Skewers
- 1 lblarge prawns, peeled & deveined, tails on
Garlic Butter
- 2 tbspbutter, melted
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 3 clovesgarlic, finely minced
- ½ tspsea salt, or to taste
- ½ tspfreshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- 1 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
Optional Heat
- ½–1 tspchili flakes, adjust to taste
Serving Ideas
- Grilled lemon halves
- Toasted baguette slices
- Tzatziki or garlic aioli on the side
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20–30 minutes. Thread prawns onto skewers, about 4–5 per skewer.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, parsley, and chili flakes if using.
- 3
Preheat BBQ to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grill grates.
- 4
Place skewers on the grill and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and slightly charred.
- 5
Brush generously with the garlic butter while grilling and again just before serving.
- 6
Finish with an extra sprinkle of fresh parsley and cracked pepper. Serve immediately.
Melissa's Notes
Don't overcook — prawns cook fast and turn rubbery quickly. Keep the heat fairly high for that slight char. The butter and oil combo prevents burning while keeping all the richness.
Nutrition Information
Per serving — based on 4 servings, without additional dipping sauces
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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