1-Gathering and Prepping Your Ingredients: First, start by patting the shrimp dry with a paper towel this little step ensures that crispiness we’re all after and helps the seasonings stick just right. Next, toss the 500 grams of prawns with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice (skip this if you’re cooking on the stove), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Let it sit for a moment while you heat things up, as seasoning right before cooking keeps the prawns from getting soggy and maintains that fresh snap.

2-Heating and Grilling the Prawns: Now, fire up your BBQ and oil the grates until they’re piping hot aim for that perfect sear without any sticking drama. If your prawns are on the smaller side, thread them onto two skewers per row to keep them from spinning or tumbling through the grates, which makes flipping a breeze and the cooking even. Place the prawns on the grill quickly and cook for just 2 minutes per side until they’re golden and crusty, then whisk them off to a plate right away to lock in that juiciness. For stovetop fans, cook them in batches in a hot, lightly oiled skillet and hold off on that lemon juice in the seasoning to avoid excess moisture.

3-Making the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce: While the prawns are grilling, melt 90 grams of unsalted butter over medium-high heat in a pan. Add 3 teaspoons of very finely chopped garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring until the garlic turns a light golden brown don’t walk away, as this happens fast! Remove from heat immediately and stir in 1.5 tablespoons of lemon juice for that zesty kick, creating a sauce that’s ready to drizzle in seconds. The whole sauce prep takes about 2 minutes, and grilling the prawns adds another 4 minutes, so you’re looking at a total cook time of around 10 minutes after a quick 5-minute prep.

4-Serving It Up: Once everything’s done, drizzle the prawns with your fresh lemon garlic butter sauce, sprinkle on 2 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley, and serve immediately with grilled lemon halves, wedges, or slices for an extra zing. Don’t forget crusty bread to sop up all that buttery goodness it’s like the cherry on top of your meal. This method, including nutritional details like 24 grams of fat and 920 IU of vitamin A per serving, makes for a dish that’s not only tasty but also quick enough for seniors or working professionals to enjoy any night of the week.