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Butterflied BBQ Coriander Chilli Prawns
Butterflied BBQ coriander chilli prawns
Perfect for this festive season barbecue parties. The beautifully flavoured giant tiger prawns are sure to be a showstopper. Use a small sharp knife to butterfly the prawns, it is a little bit fiddly, but the result is well worth it.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetiser, Lunch
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 24 giant prawns - shell on - butterflied
  • ¼ cup Olivado avocado cooking oil
  • 1 fresh chilli seeds removed and sliced thinly
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 3 cm cube sized fresh ginger grated
  • Sea salt
  • Finely grated zest and juice of 1/2 lemon plus extra wedges to serve
  • A handful of Superb Herb coriander leaves finely chopped, plus extra leaves to serve

Instructions
 

  • Butterfly the prawns along the back through the head, leaving connected at the legs. Remove vein and discard.
  • Combine the oil, chilli, garlic, ginger, lemon zest and juice, chopped coriander and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl.
  • Fill the prawns with the marinade.
  • Preheat the Barbecue to hot. Place the prawns, shell-side down, and cook for 8 minutes or until just cooked (be careful not to overcook).
  • Place the prawns on a platter, scatter over the extra coriander leaves and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

Tip: Use a small sharp knife to butterfly the prawns, it is a little bit fiddly, but the result is well worth it.