Garlic Prawns Recipe

Savor the succulent delight of Garlic Prawns! This quick and easy recipe features juicy shrimp sautéed to perfection with fragrant garlic. Serve these irresistible prawns as a mouthwatering appetizer or toss them over your favorite pasta for a satisfying main course. Ready in just 25 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 273.3 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Garlic Prawns

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How to Make Garlic Prawns

  1. Peel and devein 1 pound of shrimp. Set aside.
  2. Mince 4 cloves of garlic.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon).
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately as an appetizer, or toss with cooked pasta and garnish with extra parsley.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

59g

Carbs

0g