How to cook Prawns on the BBQ

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How to cook Prawns on the BBQ - Sydney BBQs and Rotisseries
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BBQ prawns, BBQ prawns recipe BBQ prawns can be a delicious and satisfying experience. Here are some tips to help you grill perfect prawns:

Start with fresh prawns: Make sure to choose fresh, firm prawns with a glossy shell. If the prawns are frozen, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before grilling.

Prepare the prawns: Rinse the prawns under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the shell but leave the tail intact to make it easy to handle the prawns on the grill.

Skewer the prawns: Skewer the prawns with a metal or wooden BBQ skewer, make sure to leave enough space between each prawn so that they cook evenly.

Season the prawns: You can season the prawns with a marinade or dry rub to add flavour. A simple marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic works well, or you can use a pre-made rub designed for seafood like Game on Enterprises Shrimply irresistable.

Heat the grill: Preheat your charcoal grill to medium-high heat, about 200 degrees  (375 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit). Make sure the grill grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent the prawns from sticking.

Grill the prawns: Place the prawns on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the shells turn pink and the flesh becomes opaque. Be careful not to overcook the prawns, as they can become tough and rubbery if left on the grill for too long.

Serve and enjoy: Remove the prawns from the skewers and serve with lemon wedges and your favourite dipping sauce. Enjoy your perfectly grilled prawns!

By following these tips, you can grill prawns on charcoal that are juicy, flavourful, and perfectly cooked. 

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Erik Refik

Owner, Sydney BBQs. Helping Australians cook over charcoal since 2019.

My passion for charcoal cooking started long before Sydney BBQs. Some of my earliest memories, from around six years old, are family picnics and weekend BBQs where charcoal was always at the centre of bringing everyone together. I loved the food so much that I'd eat until I was completely full and have to lie down.

By the time I was 17, I was hosting my own BBQs, inviting school friends over every chance I got. That passion never faded. Over the years it grew into an obsession with learning different cooking styles, experimenting with charcoal, fire and smoke, and exploring traditional BBQ techniques from around the world.

In 2019, my wife Suzie and I founded Sydney BBQs to share that passion with others. Since then, we've helped thousands of Australians find the right BBQ for their backyard while continuing to test, use and stand behind the products we sell. From Argentine parrillas and Cyprus grills to smokers, pizza ovens and charcoal BBQs, if it's on our website, there's a good chance I've cooked on it myself.

My goal is simple: to help people cook better food over fire and create the same memories around the BBQ that inspired me as a kid.