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Garlic Confit Butter BBQ

Garlic Confit Butter BBQ Prawns That Steal the Show

Garlic Confit Butter BBQ Prawns provide irresistible flavors, quick prep, and are a crowd-pleasing showstopper for your next gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 prawns
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Prawns
  • 8 large Tiger Prawns Look for shiny, firm prawns for the best flavor and texture.
  • to taste Salt Use judiciously, especially if using salted butter or anchovies.
For the Garlic Confit Butter
  • 100 grams Westgold Salted Butter Room temperature makes it easy to blend into a rich sauce.
  • 3 tablespoons Garlic Confit Sweetly roasted garlic adds depth; store-bought can save time.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Chili Flakes Adjust the amount for your preferred level of heat.
  • 2 fillets Anchovy Fillets Provide umami richness but can be omitted for vegetarian option.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Adds a pop of color and freshness.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • BBQ Grill
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by carefully bathing your large tiger prawns in cold water, ensuring they are clean. Use a sharp knife to cut down the backbone of each prawn, stopping just before the tail.
  2. In a food processor, combine room-temperature Westgold salted butter, sticky and aromatic garlic confit, dried chili flakes, anchovy fillets, and a pinch of salt. Blend until completely silky and smooth.
  3. Generously brush the garlic confit butter mixture onto the cut sides of each butterflied prawn. Set the prawns aside while you preheat the BBQ.
  4. Prepare your BBQ by heating it to high, aiming for around 200°C (400°F). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking before placing the prawns.
  5. Place the butterflied prawns flesh side down directly onto the hot grill. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink.
  6. Gently flip the prawns over to expose the shell side to the heat. Continue grilling for an additional 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
  7. In a small saucepan, melt any remaining garlic confit butter over low heat. Stir in finely diced fresh parsley.
  8. Transfer the grilled prawns to a serving platter, drizzle the prepared garlic butter sauce generously over the prawns, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1prawnCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 180mgVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overcooking prawns which can become rubbery. You can prep the prawns and garlic confit butter a day in advance.

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