Garlic Butter Prawns (Printable Version)

Succulent prawns in rich garlic butter with fresh lemon finish.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large raw prawns, peeled and deveined, tails on

→ Aromatics

02 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Fats

04 - 3.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Citrus

06 - 1 lemon (zest and juice)

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Pinch of red pepper flakes

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Pat the prawns completely dry with paper towels, then season evenly with salt and pepper on all sides.
02 - Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil, swirling to combine as the butter melts.
03 - Add the minced garlic to the hot fat. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly until fragrant but not browned.
04 - Arrange the prawns in a single layer without crowding. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout.
05 - Add the lemon zest, juice, and red pepper flakes if using. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toss to coat evenly.
06 - Remove from heat immediately and serve with extra lemon wedges on the side.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under 20 minutes but tastes like something from a proper restaurant
  • The sauce is pure magic and you will want to drink it
  • Impressive enough for date night but easy enough for Tuesday
02 -
  • Crowding the pan will steam instead of sear, so work in batches if needed
  • Garlic goes from fragrant to bitter in seconds, so do not step away
  • Overcooked prawns are rubbery and sad, pull them when they just turn pink
03 -
  • Swirl in one extra tablespoon of cold butter at the end for restaurant quality sauce
  • Keep the tails on for easier handling and nicer presentation
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