My favourite people are multipotentialites, and the same goes for recipes. I adore recipes that are flexible, dependable, and adaptable to different occasions. These Buttery Chilli Garlic Prawns are a perfect example. With simple ingredients you likely already have at home, minimal prep, and a quick 20-minute cook time, this dish is perfect for savouring the last balmy days of summer. It’s a burst of bright, zesty flavours that brings warm satisfaction! I’ve made it twice for hosting guests in the last few days, and I’m pleased to report that it is already a crowd pleaser! Feel free to double or triple this recipe this depending on your needs…
Ingredients:
- 180g bag Sainsbury’s Large Frozen Raw King Prawns
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried red chilli flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Pinch of salt, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Method:
- Prepare the Base: In a cold pan, add the butter, olive oil, salt, chilli flakes, and minced garlic. Heat gently. The olive oil helps prevent the butter from burning.
- Cook the Prawns: Once the buttery garlic mixture is sizzling gently, add the frozen prawns straight from the bag. Sauté, moving the prawns around to ensure they’re evenly coated.
- Finish Cooking: Cook on high heat until the prawns are fully cooked—plump, orange, and the water released has mostly evaporated, leaving a glistening butter sauce.
- Add Freshness: Stir in the chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix well, then immediately transfer to a bowl to serve. Can be served hot, room temperature, or cold – delicious either way.
Serving Suggestions:
These Buttery Chilli Garlic Prawns are delightful as a main dish with chunks of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. For a light and delicious meal, toss the prawns with pasta. As a side, they pair beautifully with plain rice, jollof rice, fried rice, potato salad, or even as a vibrant counterpoint to steak. No matter how you enjoy them, it’s yum, yum, yum!
