Lemon Garlic Prawns

Make sure not to over cook the prawns. You don’t want them turn rubbery. If using a skillet, you can serve this dish with the skillet to keep warm longer.

Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Yield: 2 to 3 serves

Ingredients:

• 8 (360 gm) large king prawns
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 2 tsp oil
• 20 gm (2 Tbsp) butter
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Method:

1. Shell and devein the prawns, retaining the tails. Rinse and wipe dry with kitchen towels. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium high heat. Add oil and butter. Place the prawns in one layer. Pan-fry for about 2 minutes. Flip over the other side. Add garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the prawns turn pink and opaque. Serve immediately.

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