Prawns

Grilled king prawns with rosemary and lime butter

Name: king prawns rosemary lime butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250g unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup rosemary leaves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped; 1/2 small garlic clove, finely chopped; Finely grated zest of 1/2 a lime, plus wedges to serve; 20 extra-large king prawns, halved lengthways

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Grilled king prawns with rosemary and lime butter

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by Dave Verheul

Apr 03, 2018

The perfect addition to any weekend barbecue.

250g unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup rosemary leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/2 small garlic clove, finely chopped
Finely grated zest of 1/2 a lime, plus wedges to serve
20 extra-large king prawns, halved lengthways

Method

1.

Whiz butter, rosemary, parsley, garlic, lime zest and 1/2 tsp salt flakes in a food processor until well combined. Set aside.
2.

Heat a barbecue or chargrill pan to high heat.
3.

Brush rosemary and lime butter over the prawn meat. Grill prawns, cut-side up, without turning, for 4-5 minutes until just cooked through. Transfer to a large platter and serve with lime wedges.