Lemon, Garlic and Herb Prawns (Shrimp)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
4 mins
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Total Time
6 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
127 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Spanish
Lemon, Garlic and Herb Prawns (Shrimp)
Description
The recipe involves quickly cooking raw king prawns in olive oil with the juice and zest of lemon plus crushed garlic for 3-4 minutes until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through. The fresh parsley is then scattered on top before serving. This approach emphasizes keeping the cooking brief to preserve the prawns’ delicate texture while infusing citrus and garlic flavors.
The flavor profile is bright from the lemon’s acidity and zest, fragrant from garlic, and herbaceous with fresh parsley. The minimal seasoning lets the natural sweetness of the prawns remain central. The method is simple and requires little prep or cook time.
Serving options include eating the prawns directly from the bowl, layering them over a green salad, or assembling them in tacos accompanied by a homemade Mexican coleslaw. The recipe also suggests flexibility with herbs and the option of adding red chili flakes for heat. Using fresh prawns shortens cooking time to about one minute.
Ingredients
- 350 g king prawns raw
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon (Juice and zest)
- 4 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 handful parsley finely chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoon Olive oil in a frying pan and add 350 g Raw king prawns, juice and zest of 1 Lemon and 4 Garlic clove and cook for 3-4 minutes until the prawns turn pink.
- Pour in to a bowl and scatter with 1 handful Fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use any fresh herb variety to customize flavor or use leftovers.
- Add red chili flakes before serving if a spicy kick is desired.
- Serve as is, or add to salads or tacos with Mexican coleslaw.
- If using fresh prawns, reduce cooking time to about one minute.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 521mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1250IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 34.7mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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