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How to Cook Frozen Prawns

Light, Buttery, Perfect and BANGING FLAVOR is what you'll find with this recipe for how to cook frozen prawns. You'll never know that you aren't on the coast!  Easy and Ready in less than 15 minutes! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 236 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of frozen peeled and deveined prawns
  • 4 Tbs cooking oil - divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ lemon

Instructions

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  1. Thaw the prawns by either placing in the refrigerator on the day before you plan to use OR by placing into a colander and running under cold tap water for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Dry the prawns with a paper or cloth towel.
  3. Mix TWO tbs of oil with garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a medium sized bowl and stir the prawns into the bowl. Place the bowl into the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat a large skillet over high heat, add the remaining 2 Tbs of oil. When oil surface is shimmery and the oil is hot (about 2-3 minutes) , add the entire contents of the prawns bowl and reduce the heat to medium high.
  5. Stir the prawns and turn until the prawns turn pink and begin to curl (about 5 minutes). Turn off the heat and squeeze the lemon over the top of the prawns. Serve with any extra lemon.

Notes

  • PRO TIP:  You'll know the prawns are done when they turn a beautiful pink/red color and begin to curl slightly! 
  • It is important to thaw the prawns first before cooking. If you start with frozen prawns, the prawns will cook unevenly.
  • Add more hot sauce or less hot sauce depending on your tastes. The amount listed will not add much heat, it is for flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the prawns as they do cook quickly. As soon as they turn pink, they are done.
  • Make a fun change and use lime instead of lemon!
  • If you are cooking the large size prawns, the cook time will be longer. If you are cooking small prawns, the cook time will be less.
  • Once you have thawed your prawns, they need to be cooked immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 236kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 285mg (95%) Sodium 1203mg (50%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Vitamin C 12.7mg (14%) Calcium 168mg (17%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236

% Daily Value*

Calories 236kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 285mg 95%
Sodium 1203mg 50%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Vitamin C 12.7mg 14%
Calcium 168mg 17%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.