Thai Garlic Butter Prawns with Coconut Rice
Crispy garlic prawns in a bright lime-butter sauce, served over coconut rice with charred broccolini. Restaurant-quality weeknight dinner in 18 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat prawns dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high until foaming, ~60 seconds.
Step 3
Sear prawns 90 seconds per side without moving. Surface should turn opaque pink.
Step 4
Push prawns to the side. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and minced garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Toss broccolini and lime zest with the prawns and butter. Sauté 2 minutes until broccolini chars slightly.
Step 6
Squeeze lime juice over everything. Divide rice between plates and top with prawns, garlic butter, and broccolini.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- paper towels
- microplane or box grater (for zesting)
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