Appetizer: United States – Grilled Garlic Butter Tiger Prawns
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
7 min
Cook
6 min
Additional
10 min
Total
23 min
Ingredients
12 large tiger prawns, about 11 oz (310 g) 4 tbsp (60 ml) unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice 2 tbsp (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped Salt to taste Black pepper to taste Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. **Prepare the Butter Mixture:** In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook gently for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Allow it to cool slightly. 2. **Marinate and Grill:** Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Clean and devein the tiger prawns, keeping the shells on for flavor. Brush the prawns generously with the garlic butter mixture and let them marinate for about 10 minutes. Grill the prawns for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 175 kcal
Carbohydrates: 1.7 g
Protein: 16 g
Fat: 12 g
Saturated fat: 7.3 g
Cholesterol: 155 mg
Sodium: 95 mg
Potassium: 239 mg
Calcium: 62 mg
Iron: 0.59 mg
Generated: 2026-11-06T06:01:51+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.