Description
This Garlic Butter Prawns recipe showcases succulent king prawns cooked in a luscious garlic butter sauce with a hint of chilli heat. Simple, quick, and packed with flavor, this dish is perfect as an appetizer or main course and pairs wonderfully with bread, salads, or your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Prawns
- 500 gram Prawns (about 17.5 oz), peeled and deveined
Flavoring
- 4-5 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
- 1 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 tsp Crushed chillies (dried red chilli flakes) – optional
- ½ tsp Salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Handful Parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat the Pan: Place a large skillet or pan over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of butter along with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Allow the butter to melt and the oil to heat for a few seconds.
- Sear the Prawns: Add the peeled and deveined prawns to the hot pan. Let them sear without moving for 1-2 minutes to develop a nice golden color. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Flip and Add Garlic: Turn the prawns over to the other side. Immediately add the finely chopped garlic to the pan and stir-fry together with the prawns for another 1-2 minutes until the prawns are cooked through and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add Butter, Chillies, and Lemon: Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp of butter and the crushed red chilli flakes (if using). Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and mix everything thoroughly to coat the prawns in a glossy, spicy, buttery sauce.
- Finish with Parsley: Turn off the heat and sprinkle the finely chopped parsley over the dish. Give a gentle stir.
- Serve: Transfer the garlic butter prawns to a serving plate. Enjoy them hot alongside your choice of bread, fresh salad, or any preferred side dishes.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of crushed chillies to control the spiciness.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best citrus flavor.
- This dish cooks very quickly, so watch the prawns carefully to avoid overcooking.
- Unsalted butter is recommended to control the saltiness, but you can use salted butter if preferred.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the prawns at their best texture and flavor.
