Can garlic confit butter be made ahead of time?

Yes, garlic confit butter can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bring it back to room temperature before using to allow easy spreading and saucing.

How should I cook butterflied prawns on a BBQ to avoid overcooking?

Cook prawns on high heat for about 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque with slight char marks. Check doneness by making a small cut inside; the flesh should be firm and white, not translucent. Avoid overcooking to prevent rubberiness.

Is it okay to use frozen prawns for BBQ recipes?

Yes, frozen prawns work well if properly thawed overnight in the refrigerator. Pat them dry before cooking to avoid excess moisture that can cause flare-ups or uneven cooking on the grill.

What are some alternative seafood options for this BBQ prawn recipe?

Alternatives include shrimp, lobster tails, or large scallops. Adjust cooking times accordingly to ensure even grilling and match the flavor of garlic confit butter.

Garlic Confit Butter BBQ Prawns in Bread Bowl

Ingredients

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500 grams tiger or large prawns in shell
250 grams salted butter at room temperature
20 garlic confit cloves
1 teaspoon dried chili flakes
6 anchovy fillets
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon finely diced fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Butterfly the prawns using a serrated knife by cutting down the backbone, keeping the tail and head intact. Remove the vein and press the prawns flat to expose the flesh. Lightly season with salt and set aside.
2. In a food processor, blend butter, garlic confit cloves, chili flakes, anchovy fillets, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Brush the prawns’ flesh with the garlic confit butter, reserving leftover butter as a dipping sauce.
3. Preheat the BBQ grill to high heat with the lid closed until it reaches about 200 degrees Celsius or 392 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Place prawns flesh side down on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 2 minutes or until flesh turns pink and prawns have light char marks.
5. Flip the prawns using metal tongs, close the lid, and grill for another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the BBQ and let rest.
6. Melt remaining garlic confit butter until bubbling and frothy, stir in diced parsley. Pour some melted butter over the prawns and serve the rest as a dipping sauce. Peel the prawns and dip before eating. Serve immediately.

Notes

🔪 Tip: Use a serrated knife for an efficient butterfly cut. Avoid cutting all the way through to keep the prawn intact.
🔥 Tip: Expose part of the prawn head for caramelization during cooking, enhancing flavor.
⏲️ Tip: Monitor cooking time carefully to avoid toughness; prawns should be pink with slight char.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American
Diet: Pescatarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Calories: Moderate (exact numbers not provided)
Sugar: Unknown
Sodium: Unknown
Fat: High due to butter
Saturated Fat: Unknown
Unsaturated Fat: Unknown
Trans Fat: Unknown
Carbohydrates: Unknown
Fiber: Unknown
Protein: Rich in protein
Cholesterol: Unknown