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Garlic Prawns

Garlic Prawns

Juicy prawns in a sizzling garlic butter sauce with wine and lemon—ready in under 15 minutes. This quick, flavorful dish is perfect as an appetizer, tapas plate, or main meal served with bread, pasta, or rice. Restaurant-quality flavor with zero fuss.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the prawns
  • 500 g prawns/shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on (from about 1 kg/2 lb unpeeled)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 3 tsp fresh garlic finely minced (about 4 cloves)
For the garlic butter sauce
  • 40 g unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine substitute chicken broth if preferred
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp parsley finely chopped, for garnish
For serving
  • Lemon wedges
  • Crusty bread for dipping in sauce

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Pat prawns dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Cook prawns 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove to a plate.
  4. Step 4: Lower heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and garlic; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Pour in wine, simmer 1–2 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low, whisk in butter gradually, then add lemon juice.
  7. Step 7: Return prawns, toss to coat, sprinkle with parsley.
  8. Step 8: Serve hot with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

Notes

✔ Fresh prawns give best flavor, but thawed frozen prawns work fine. ✔ Use chicken broth instead of wine for alcohol-free. ✔ Add chili flakes for spice. ✔ Sauce should be silky and lightly coat prawns.