Crowd fave: Honey Butter Garlic Grilled Prawns (Oven-Grilled, 15 Minutes!)

Aug 1

Written By ANGE

I’ve always LOVED prawns! I love it so much, I designate myself as the prawn shell peeler for everyone at the table with me. I just want everyone to enjoy it the way I do and I know having to peel the shell turns many people off:(

The prawns in this recipe are lightly seasoned, oven-grilled at a high temp. for just the right amount of char so the fragrant aroma of fresh prawns can release. The buterflied middle is slathered with a sweet-savoury-garlicky butter that melts perfectly. You don’t need a grill pan or any fancy tool — just an oven and a craving for something delicious!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Fast & easy – Done in 15 minutes, both prep & cook!
Perfect for gatherings
No grill required – Just use your oven on high heat:)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5- 7 minutes

Serves: 2 (multiply the recipe when hosting)

Ingredients

Main:

600g fresh tiger prawns, butterflied
Olive oil (just a light drizzle)
Salt & black pepper (light even sprinkle)

Honey Butter Garlic Mixture:

2 tbsp softened salted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp honey
Chopped cilantro & chilli padi (to taste)

Optional garnish: Lime or lemon wedges

Method

PREP PRAWNS
Butterfly the prawns and pat dry. Lightly coat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
PREHEAT OVEN
Set your oven to 250ºC or the highest temperature available. You want that strong top heat for charring.
MAKE HONEY GARLIC BUTTER
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, honey, chopped cilantro, and chilli padi.
ASSEMBLE
Spread the mixture directly onto the opened centre of each prawn. Be generous.
GRILL
Oven-grill until the prawns turn deep orange with slightly charred edges. This took me about 5–7 minutes, but keep watch and adjust to your oven’s strength.
FINISH
Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the grilled prawns and squeeze over some lime or lemon juice.
OPTIONAL DIPPING SAUCE
My go-to is a tangy fish sauce dip made with garlic, chilli padi, lime juice and sugar — find the full recipe here on my Bun Cha post.

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Storage & FAQ

Q1 Can I use frozen prawns?
Yes, just make sure they’re fully thawed and patted dry before grilling.

Q2 Do I need to devein the prawns?
Yes — especially since they’re butterflied. It helps with both flavour and appearance.

Q3 What oven setting should I use?
Use the grill/broil setting if you have it. If not, just make sure the prawns are placed on the highest rack closest to the heat source.