Festive Grilled King Prawns Rosemary Skewers

“Are you a starter or no starter house on Christmas Day? If you are, then this twist on the classic prawn cocktail is a winner and even if you’re not, it works all year round as the perfect canape or addition to a party buffet. Serving it on a rosemary skewer also adds a fun Christmas twist”, Says Chef Aidan. And don’t worry if you’re catering to vegan guests – this recipe can easily be adapted by using mushrooms or aubergines in place of the prawns.

Scroll down to discover the full recipe. Let’s add a touch of elegance to your Christmas dinner.

Serves 1

• 4 King prawns (raw and deveined) 

• 50g Butter 

• 1-2 Cloves minced garlic 

• 5grams finely chopped parsley 

• Pinch of paprika or Turkish biber pepper flakes 

• Salt and black pepper to taste (personal preference and amount) 

• 1 Rosemary stick (with the laves removed from most of the stick except the top)

• 2-3 leaves per portion of washed and dried baby gem lettuce

Made using Tefal OptiGrill + 

Make the Garlic Butter:

• Place 50g of butter in a microwave-safe bowl or a small pan.

• Mince 1-2 cloves of garlic and add it to the butter.

• Add the finely chopped parsley to the butter.

• Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop until fully melted and the garlic is fragrant. This should take about 30 seconds to 1 minute in the microwave or a few minutes on the stovetop. Stir in a pinch of paprika or Turkish biber pepper flakes.

Marinate the Prawns:

• Rinse the deveined prawns under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.

• Place the prawns in a bowl and pour half of the garlic butter over them. Ensure the prawns are evenly coated.

• Skewer the prawns onto the rosemary sticks. Season with salt and black pepper.

Grill the Prawns:

• Preheat your Tefal Optigrill+ to a medium-high setting.

• Brush the grill grates with a small amount of the remaining garlic butter to prevent sticking.

• Place the skewered prawns on the preheated grill.

• Grill for about 2 minutes on each side or until the prawns turn pink and opaque. Brush the prawns with some of the remaining garlic butter while grilling for extra flavour. 

• Place the grilled prawns on a bed of lettuce.

• Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the prawns.

• Garnish with a pinch of paprika or Turkish biber pepper flakes for an added touch of spice.

• Serve immediately 

• ” Ensure the prawns are not overcooked by monitoring them closely on the grill; they cook very quickly. For an extra flavour boost, add a splash of lemon juice to the garlic butter. The rosemary skewers also add a subtle, aromatic flavour to the prawns, enhancing the overall dish.”