Chili and Lime Prawns
Chili and lime prawns are a delicious and flavorful dish made with succulent prawns seasoned with spicy chili and zesty lime. The combination of these two ingredients adds a delightful balance of heat and citrusy tang to the prawns, creating a tantalizing taste experience.
Ingredients
- ½ lb. large prawns, butterflied (cut lengthwise but not all the way through)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, chili, lime juice, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the butter mixture.
- Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the butter mixture generously over the butterflied prawns, making sure to coat both sides of the prawns.
- Once the grill is hot, place the butterflied prawns on the grill. Cook them for about 2 minutes on each side until they are opaque and slightly charred. Be careful not to overcook them to keep them tender and juicy.
- Remove the prawns from the grill and transfer them to a serving plate. Garnish the chili and lime butterflied prawns with fresh cilantro or parsley for added freshness and color. Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus flavor.