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Garlic Prawns Recipe
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Garlic Prawns

These Garlic Prawns are fast, flavorful, and effortlessly elegant. With juicy seared prawns and a bright, buttery garlic sauce, this dish tastes restaurant-quality while staying simple enough for any weeknight. Perfect with pasta, rice, or crusty bread, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Prawns
  • 500 g prawns, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 0.5 tsp kosher or cooking salt
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 tsp finely minced garlic about 4 cloves
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 40 g unsalted butter, cubed
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth used instead of wine
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
For Serving
  • lemon wedges
  • crusty bread for dipping

Method
 

  1. Place the prawns in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the black pepper. Toss to coat and let rest for 20 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick pan over high heat. Add half the prawns and sear 45 seconds per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining prawns.
  3. Return all prawns to the pan. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to release browned bits. Reduce for 30 seconds.
  5. Add butter cubes and lemon juice. Swirl until the sauce becomes glossy, then mix in parsley.
  6. Serve immediately with parsley garnish, lemon wedges, and crusty bread.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Large prawns work best and stay juicy. For a bit of spice, add a pinch of chili flakes while sautéing the garlic.