Grilled Garlic Butter Prawn Skewers with Charred Corn

Easy grilled prawns with a zesty garlic butter sauce and smoky corn

This grilled prawn skewer recipe is perfect for summer nights when you want minimal kitchen heat but maximum flavor. Marinated with garlic and olive oil, these prawns cook quickly on the grill and pair beautifully with smoky, charred corn.

Ingredients

• 500 g prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined, tails on
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, finely minced
• 40 g unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
• 60 ml dry white wine
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• 4 ears corn on the cob (husks removed)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the prawns with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat and let them marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Thread the prawns evenly onto soaked wooden or metal skewers, then brush lightly with another tablespoon of olive oil.
3. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the corn ears directly on the grill, turning occasionally until charred and tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Grill the prawn skewers for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and slightly charred.
5. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the remaining olive oil and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
6. Add the white wine and let it simmer until reduced by half, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the butter cubes and lemon juice, swirling until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth.
7. Remove the prawns from the grill and drizzle the garlic butter sauce over them. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
8. Serve the prawn skewers alongside the grilled corn, with extra lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 280 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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