Grilled Tiger Prawns with Garlic Butter

Servings: 1 Total Time: 6 mins Difficulty: Beginner
Juicy tiger prawns in garlic butter with a spicy chili-lime dip

Grilled tiger prawns tossed in rich garlic butter, perfectly juicy and aromatic, served with a creamy chili-lime dipping sauce for a bold, irresistible finish

Grilled Tiger Prawns with Garlic Butter

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Rest Time 1 min Total Time 6 mins
Cooking Temp: 120  C Servings: 1 Estimated Cost: $ 5 Calories: 320
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Succulent tiger prawns are pan-grilled until perfectly juicy, then tossed in rich garlic butter for a deep, savory aroma. Finished with a hint of salt and served alongside a creamy chili-lime dipping sauce, this dish delivers a perfect balance of buttery richness, gentle heat, and fresh citrus—simple, elegant, and irresistible.

Ingredients

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the prawns

    Clean and peel the tiger prawns, keeping the tails if desired.

  1. Pan-fry the prawns

    Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil.
    Pan-fry the prawns until they begin to change color.

  1. Turn the prawns

    Flip the prawns once they turn pink on one side.

  1. Add butter

    Add 2 tablespoons of salted butter to the pan.

  1. Coat evenly

    Gently shake the pan to coat the prawns evenly with the melted butter.

  1. Add garlic

    Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

  1. Season

    Add salt to taste and cook until the prawns are fully done.

  1. Serve

    Remove from heat and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1


Amount Per Serving
Calories 320kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 260mg87%
Total Carbohydrate 4g2%
Protein 30g60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Do not overcook the prawns
Tiger prawns cook very quickly. Remove them from heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque to keep them juicy and tender.

Add garlic after the butter melts
Garlic burns fast. Always add it after the butter has melted and the heat is medium to avoid bitterness.

Control the heat
Cook on medium heat so the butter doesn’t burn and the prawns cook evenly while absorbing the garlic flavor.

Keywords: Grilled tiger prawns , Garlic butter prawns, Pan-grilled prawns, Seafood recipe, Easy prawn recipe

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