Broiled Lemon and Garlic Tiger Prawns

          

This is a family favorite for home movie night; it’s quick and easy and kids like the ‘finger food’ style.

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    5 mins

  • READY IN

    15 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven on broiler setting. With a sharp knife, remove tails from prawns, and butterfly them from the underside. Arrange prawns on broiler pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt butter with garlic and lemon juice. Pour 1/4 cup butter mixture in a small bowl, and brush onto prawns. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over shrimp.
  3. Place broiler pan on top rack, and broil prawns for 4 to 5 minutes, or until done. Serve with remaining butter mixture for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 371 kcal
Carbohydrates: 0.6 g
Cholesterol: 256 mg
Fat: 32.4 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 19.8 g
Sodium: 455 mg