Last updated on September 16, 2026

Butterflied Prawns with Chilli & Coriander Recipe

By Aussie Meat
Aussie Meat Recipe | Butterflied Prawns | Chilli & Garlic | Coriander
Sweet, succulent butterflied prawns roasted under a high grill in a fragrant glaze of rich coconut oil and fresh, finely chopped coriander. Finished with a burst of bright lemon zest, crisp extra coriander leaves, and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon, this vibrant, speed-cooked seafood dish delivers sensational, flame-kissed coastal flavours with effortless tray-to-table elegance.

Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
30 mins

Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 500g marinated Prawns
  • 1/8 cup (30ml) coconut oil, melted
  • 1 bunch coriander, leaves finely chopped, plus extra leaves to serve
  • Zest and Lemon juice to serve

Instructions

  1. Butterfly the prawns along the back through the head. Remove vein & discard.
  2. Combine the coconut oil and chopped coriander in a large bowl.
  3. Add the prawns & toss to coat well. Cover for 15 minutes to marinate.
  4. Preheat oven grill to high. Place the prawns, shell-side down, on a baking tray & cook for 8 minutes or until slightly golden & just cooked (take care not to overcook).
  5. Place the prawns on a platter, scatter over the coriander leaves & serve immediately with zest and lemon wedges.
  6. Great with a green tomato salad on the side.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 355kcal, Fat: 16.8g, Saturated Fat: 13.2g, Carbohydrates: 2.1g, Sugar: 0.3g, Protein: 46.5g, Fiber: 0.6g, Sodium: 780mg

Nutritional information is estimated using a food database and is provided as a guideline only. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients used, brands, and portion sizes.

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Aussie Meat is The Australian Meat Brand. We deliver Michelin Star-quality Meat, Ocean-catch Seafood, Wine and BBQ Grills across Hong Kong, 5 days per week. Owned and operated by Australians, we deliver finest quality meat which is grass fed, organic, naturally farmed, hormone and antibiotic free meat and ocean-catch seafood from Australian, New Zealand and global farmers jet fresh to your home or office. We understand the value in giving back, our Eat For Charity Program #eat4charityhk donates 5% of our profits towards HK charities.