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Jumbo Prawns with Chive Butter

Peer reviewed by UK recipe editorsAuthored by UK recipe editorsOriginally published 17 Jan 2026

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This elegant jumbo prawns with chive butter recipe offers a sophisticated way to enjoy seafood at home. The combination of sharp Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice cuts perfectly through the richness of the melted butter, creating a silky sauce that beautifully coats the tender, butterflied prawns. It is a dish that relies on simple, high-quality ingredients to deliver a restaurant-standard flavour profile with very little effort.

As a high-protein option, these prawns make an excellent light lunch or an impressive dinner party starter. Grilling the prawns in their butterflied shape ensures they cook quickly and evenly, while also providing a decorative presentation. Serve them alongside a crisp green salad or some crusty sourdough bread to soak up every drop of the savoury herb butter.

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Ingredients for Jumbo Prawns with Chive Butter

  • 60ml Dijon mustard

  • 60ml fresh lemon juice

  • 240ml (2 sticks) butter, melted

  • 90ml chopped fresh chives

  • 36 uncooked jumbo prawns, peeled, deveined, butterflied

  • Whole chives

How to make Jumbo Prawns with Chive Butter

Preheat grill. Place mustard in bowl; whisk in lemon juice, then melted butter. Add chopped chives. Season with pepper.

Arrange prawns, cut side up, on grill pan. Brush with some of butter mixture. Grill until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Arrange on plates and garnish with whole chives. Serve, passing remaining butter separately.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 17 Jan 2026 | Originally published

    Authored by:

    UK recipe editors

    Peer reviewed by

    UK recipe editors
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