Spicy Butter Prawns
- 15 min
- Serves 2
- 8 ingredients
5 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. Succulent prawns are quickly sautéed in a rich, garlicky butter sauce spiced with chili flakes and brightened with lemon juice.
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Method
Pat the prawns dry with paper towels; this helps them sear quickly.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The prawns have a dry surface before seasoning. Pat them dry to help them sear in the pan.
Season the prawns lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat for about 30 seconds.
Add the butter to the hot skillet and let it melt, swirling the pan to coat the surface.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The garlic smells fragrant but is not browned. Keep it moving in the butter to prevent scorching.
Sprinkle the chili flakes over the butter and garlic, cooking for another 15 seconds to release their heat.
Add the seasoned prawns to the skillet in a single layer; cook for 2‑3 minutes without moving them, allowing a golden edge to form.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: A golden edge forms while the first side cooks undisturbed. Leave space between prawns so they sear rather than steam.
Flip the prawns and cook an additional 2 minutes, or until they turn opaque and are just cooked through.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The prawns turn opaque and are just cooked through. Remove them once opaque to keep them tender.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the prawns, toss quickly to combine, and taste for seasoning; adjust salt or pepper if needed.
Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley over the top, and serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
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