1-Getting started with this BBQ grilled prawns recipe is a breeze, and I’ll walk you through it step by step so you can’t go wrong. First things first, preheat your grill and oil it until it’s nice and hot that way, your prawns get those perfect grill marks without sticking. Don’t forget to skewer smaller shrimp to keep them from falling through the grates.

2-Next, melt the 90g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the 3 tsp very finely chopped garlic and 1/4 tsp salt. Cook until the garlic turns a light golden brown, which takes just a minute or two, and then pull it off the heat. Stir in the 1.5 tbsp lemon juice to make that tangy sauce you’ll drizzle later.

3-Pat your 500g (1 lb) prawns dry to ensure they crisp up nicely, then toss them with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp lemon juice (if you’re grilling), 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. This mix gives them a flavorful coating that’s hard to beat. Grill them for about 2 minutes per side until they’re golden and crispy, then take them off right away to keep them juicy.

4-Once grilled, drizzle the prawns with your homemade lemon garlic butter and sprinkle on 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley for a fresh finish. Serve with grilled lemon halves or wedges, and grab some crusty bread to soak up the sauce trust me, it’s the best part. If you’re not grilling, switch to stovetop by omitting the lemon juice in the seasoning, heating 1-2 tsp oil in a skillet, and cooking in batches.