Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.
Prawns tossed in sizzling garlic butter, ready in seven minutes.
Equipment: Frying pan
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 200 g raw king prawns (jumbo shrimp), peeled, thawed if frozen
- 15 g butter
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
Optional extras
- A pinch of chilli flakes (red pepper flakes)
- Chopped parsley
- A squeeze of lemon
Method
- Melt the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat and add the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the prawns and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning, until pink all the way through.
- Serve with any extras.
Swaps and tips
A bag of frozen prawns keeps for months: thaw overnight in the fridge or in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes. Use olive oil for a dairy-free version. Serve with salad, courgetti or green veg.
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 g | 1 g | 0 g | 13 g | 270 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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