Spicy Butter Prawns
Succulent prawns are quickly sautéed in a rich, garlicky butter sauce spiced with chili flakes and brightened with lemon juice. This dish delivers bold flavor in just minutes, perfect for a fast dinner.
Recipe by chef_yazee· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 8 4/5 oz large raw prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1Pat the prawns dry with paper towels; this helps them sear quickly.
- 2Season the prawns lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 3Heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat for about 30 seconds.
- 4Add the butter to the hot skillet and let it melt, swirling the pan to coat the surface.
- 5Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
- 6Sprinkle the chili flakes over the butter and garlic, cooking for another 15 seconds to release their heat.
- 7Add the seasoned prawns to the skillet in a single layer; cook for 2‑3 minutes without moving them, allowing a golden edge to form.
- 8Flip the prawns and cook an additional 2 minutes, or until they turn opaque and are just cooked through.
- 9Drizzle the lemon juice over the prawns, toss quickly to combine, and taste for seasoning; adjust salt or pepper if needed.
- 10Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley over the top, and serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
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- How long does it take to make Spicy Butter Prawns?
- About 15 minutes in total: 5 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Spicy Butter Prawns recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Spicy Butter Prawns recipe come from?
- It was shared by chef_yazee on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.