Spicy Butter Prawns
Succulent prawns tossed in a buttery, garlicky sauce with a kick of red chili flakes and bright lemon juice. This quick, fiery dish works perfectly as a light dinner or an impressive appetizer.
Recipe by chef_yazee· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 14 oz prawns
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 cup lemon
- 1 tbsp parsley
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
- 2When the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and red chili flakes; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 3Add the peeled and deveined prawns to the skillet in a single layer.
- 4Cook the prawns for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque throughout.
- 5Squeeze the lemon juice over the prawns, stirring to coat them evenly.
- 6Season with salt and black pepper to taste, mixing gently to distribute the seasoning.
- 7Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the prawns.
- 8Serve immediately, either on its own or over rice or crusty bread.
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- How long does it take to make Spicy Butter Prawns?
- About 15 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 5 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.