BBQ King Prawns with Garlic, Chilli & Lemon Butter
A festive favourite from our family to yours
At Normanville Meat & Seafood, there’s one dish that never fails to make it onto our Christmas table year after year — and that’s BBQ king prawns. For us, it’s the smell of garlic and chilli sizzling in butter on the barbie that tells us Christmas has truly arrived.
This recipe is a real crowd-pleaser: quick to prepare, easy to cook, and packed with that fresh, buttery flavour that works beautifully with our premium king prawns. Whether you're hosting a full Christmas lunch or firing up the BBQ for a relaxed backyard gathering, this dish fits right in.
We’re proud to share this festive favourite from our family table with you, and hope it becomes part of your own holiday tradition.
Tip: Pre-order your king prawns early to avoid missing out — they’re one of our most popular items for Christmas.
Order online here: www.normanvillemeatandseafood.com.au
Or visit us in store to secure your seafood for the big day.
BBQ King Prawns with Garlic, Chilli & Lemon Butter
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Ingredients:
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16 green king prawns (in shell)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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150g good-quality butter (we love Western Star or any local spreadable)
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2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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1 long red chilli, finely chopped (deseeded if you prefer it milder)
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Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
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Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
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1 additional lemon, halved (for grilling and serving)
Method:
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Make the garlic chilli butter:
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the garlic and chilli and gently cook for 30 seconds to infuse the flavour. Remove from heat, then stir through the parsley, lemon zest and juice. Season well with salt and pepper. Set aside. -
Prep the prawns:
Toss the whole prawns in olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. -
Grill the prawns:
Preheat your BBQ to a high heat. Once hot, place the prawns directly on the grill. Cook for 3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes, or until they turn bright pink and slightly charred. At the same time, place the halved lemons on the BBQ cut-side down to caramelise. -
Serve:
Arrange the cooked prawns on a platter and drizzle over the warm garlic chilli butter. Serve with the grilled lemon halves for squeezing over and a fresh green salad or crusty bread on the side.
A Classic Worth Sharing
This simple prawn recipe has all the hallmarks of a great Christmas dish — it’s fresh, festive, and full of flavour. It’s also easy to prepare ahead of time so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the people you love.
From our Christmas table to yours, we hope you enjoy every bite.
Don't forget — pre-orders for our fresh king prawns are now open. Visit us in store or place your order online to make sure your Christmas spread includes this seafood showstopper.