Thai Garlic Butter Prawns
Tender prawns seared in a fragrant garlic-butter sauce with a squeeze of lime and a hit of chili. Ready in 15 minutes, tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat prawns dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high until it foams, about 60 seconds.
Step 3
Add garlic and chili. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant — do not let garlic brown.
Step 4
Add prawns and sear without moving for 90 seconds. Flip once and cook 60–90 seconds until pink and cooked through.
Step 5
Squeeze lime juice over the prawns. Toss to coat, then transfer to a plate.
Step 6
Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with the pan sauce spooned over.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- paper towels
- wooden spoon or spatula
- knife and cutting board
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