Description
A quick and flavorful garlic prawn recipe that’s perfect for weeknights or dinner parties, featuring a rich garlic butter sauce and bright lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g (1 lb) raw prawns, peeled and deveined
- 45 g (3 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, finely minced (about 24 g)
- 10 ml (2 tsp) finely chopped fresh parsley
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh lemon juice plus thin lemon wedges for serving
- 2.5 g (1/2 tsp) fine sea salt (adjust)
- 1 g (1/4 tsp) freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 5 g (1 tsp) red pepper flakes or 15 ml (1 tbsp) sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Prep the prawns and aromatics: Pat prawns dry, season with salt and pepper, and prepare garlic and parsley.
- Heat the pan and oil: Place skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and heat until shimmering.
- Sear the prawns: Add prawns in a single layer and sear for 1-1.5 minutes per side until pink and golden.
- Remove prawns, make the sauce: Transfer prawns to a plate, lower heat, and sauté garlic in butter until fragrant.
- Finish and emulsify: Add lemon juice and reserved cooking liquid, return prawns to the pan, and toss to coat.
Notes
Avoid crowding the pan to ensure even cooking. Use a heavy skillet for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 190mg