Garlic Butter Prawns

• 500 g raw prawns, peeled and deveined, tails on
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chilli flakes, optional
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. 1

   Pat prawns dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add prawns in a single layer and cook for 1 minute per side until just pink. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same pan. Once melted, add garlic and chilli flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant — don't let it brown.

   Tip · If garlic browns, it turns bitter. Keep the heat moderate here.
4. 4

   Return prawns to the pan, toss in the garlic butter, then add lemon zest and juice. Cook for 1 more minute until prawns are opaque.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread or over pasta.