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Garlic Prawns (Shrimp)

Garlic Prawns (Shrimp)

Tender prawns bathed in a garlicky butter sauce with a hint of chilli and bright lemon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 4 servings
Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 450 g raw prawns peeled and deveined
  • 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp oil neutral or olive oil
  • 4 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 0.25 tsp chilli flakes optional
  • 0.5 lemon juiced
  • 0.25 cup parsley chopped

Instructions
 

Main

  • Pat the prawns dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat butter and oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add garlic and chilli flakes. Stir constantly for about 10–15 seconds until fragrant and lightly toasted.
  • Arrange prawns in a single layer, cook undisturbed for 1 minute until the edges turn golden.
  • Flip prawns and cook for another 1 minute until opaque throughout.
  • Remove from heat, squeeze over lemon juice and sprinkle parsley. Toss gently to coat before serving.

Notes

Through testing I found slicing garlic paper-thin yields a smooth, nutty sauce without any bitter burnt bits.
Use a shallow container to chill leftovers quickly and preserve the prawns’ tender texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 123gCalories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 1g
Keyword garlic prawns, Garlic Prawns (Shrimp), prawns, seafood, shrimp
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