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Broiled Lemon and Garlic Tiger Prawns

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"This is a family favorite for home movie night; it's quick and easy and kids like the 'finger food' style." — SPJENSEN

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

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

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Directions

Preheat oven on broiler setting. With a sharp knife, remove tails from prawns, and butterfly them from the underside. Arrange prawns on broiler pan.
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.
Place broiler pan on top rack, and broil prawns for 4 to 5 minutes, or until done. Serve with remaining butter mixture for dipping.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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Excellent! Instead of putting it on a pan, try putting the shrimp in separate cups made of aluminum foil. Pour in the butter mixture and broil. The aluminum foil kept in all the sweet juices from the shrimp! Yummm!

—monicslim

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Feb 15, 2011

It's pretty good!

—ASunleaf

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Feb 12, 2005

I can't get enough of these. They are far better than any prawns i've ever had at a restaurant. I make the sauce in the microwave, and don't usually need it to dip them in after. also, i find it a lot easier to make them assembly line style - dunk in the sauce, then flop each side on a plate of parmesan, then put them on a broiling rack. They come out perfect every time.

—hungrygirl

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Sep 09, 2003

Bon appetite! I didn't know what to do with all these prawns my husband brought home, and I have to admit, I was getting tired of butterflying all those shrimp, but the result was worth it. I can't wait to make some more. 1/2 as much butter next time though, I had a lot wasted. I may switch to part olive oil also to make it healthier.

—SWENSONL

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Aug 03, 2003

This recipe was very easy,quick and delicious. I love garlic, so I added a little more than the recipe asked for, and I put some of the pieces of garlic on the shrimp after I brushed them with the butter for a little extra flavor. I didn't eat them as an appetizer though, it was great with pasta, and also great w/steamed rice, it had lots of flavor.

—LYNETTE914

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Aug 21, 2003

I made these last night to go with the Almond Crusted Halibut on this sight, and they were really good. I followed the recipe to a T and they came out pretty raw in the center. I used the Giant Tiger Prawns and I think that this wasn't enought time for the size of them in the broiler. Maybe 6-7 minutes next time. THe parmesean cheese was awesome on them.. I'd even add more next time I do this recipe. :)

—CHADERINKAIA

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Jun 27, 2003

OOOOOOH YEAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

—Lover of the Lord

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Jul 02, 2009

I butterflied them stuck them in a grill basket and grilled them. I grilled them shell side up first and brushed the butter mixture on them when I turned them over. The shell cradled the butter mixture and the prawns where fabulous. I didn't use the parmesan and they were still great.

—Celeste

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Nutrition

Calories
371 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
0.6 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
256 mg
85%

Fat
32.4 g
50%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
19.8 g
40%

Sodium
455 mg
18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Broiled Lemon and Garlic Tiger Prawns

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 371
Calories from Fat: 291

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32.4g 50 %
Saturated Fat 20.1g 101 %
Cholesterol 256mg 85 %
Sodium 455mg 18 %
Potassium 180mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 0.6g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 19.8g 40 %
** Sugars 0.1g
Vitamin A 23 %
Vitamin C 6 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 28 %
Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 20 %
Vitamin B6 8 %
Magnesium 11 %
Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.