Grilled King Prawns (Jumbo Shrimp)

Grilled King Prawns generously slathered in garlic butter, grilled to perfection! Butterflied Shrimp on the half shell is the perfect summer bbq feast!

📝 Ingredients

• 8 raw king prawns (or jumbo shrimp)
• 1/2 cup butter (softened to room temp)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons parsley (finely chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- How to Butterfly Shrimp ---
2. 2Use a sharp knife to slice down the belly of the king prawn. To maintain the butterfly effect, don't slice through the shrimp completely, allowing it to remain connected. Clean out the intestinal tract, and rinse the tomalley.
3. 3--- Garlic Butter ---
4. 4Mix together the butter (softened to room temp), minced garlic and parsley.
5. 5--- How to Grill Shrimp ---
6. 6Preheat bbq grill on high. Using a pastry brush, spread the garlic butter on top of the king prawn flesh.
7. 7Place the king prawns, flesh side up, on top of the bbq grill. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side until the flesh firms up and goes white. Serve with lemon slices.