Thai Garlic Butter Prawns with Crispy Crackers
Butter-garlic prawns seared until pink, finished with lime and fresh herbs, served over crispy crackers for scooping. A 15-minute seafood dinner that tastes restaurant-quality.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it foams, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds until fragrant—do not burn.
Step 4
Add shrimp in a single layer and sear without stirring for 2 minutes until edges turn pink.
Step 5
Flip shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes more until the centers are cooked through and curled.
Step 6
Squeeze lime juice over the top. Toss in fresh herbs. Serve immediately over crispy crackers.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch recommended)
- paper towels
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon or spatula
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