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Flash-Fried Prawns with Chilli, Lemon & Parsley Recipe

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4.8 from 98 reviews
  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: 9 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This vibrant and quick recipe features flash-fried large prawns seasoned with garlic, chilli flakes, lemon zest, and fresh parsley. Perfect for a flavorful, easy-to-prepare seafood dish served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 300g large raw prawns, butterflied
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or chopped
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the prawns: Season the butterflied prawns with salt and pepper and set aside while you heat the oil.
  2. Cook the garlic: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced or chopped garlic cloves and gently cook until the garlic just starts to color, releasing its aroma without burning.
  3. Flash-fry the prawns: Increase the heat to high and add the seasoned prawns along with the chilli flakes into the pan. Stir rapidly and keep turning the prawns to ensure even cooking and a quick sear.
  4. Add lemon juice: After about 1 minute, pour in the lemon juice. Continue tossing the prawns until they turn opaque, which should take around 1 more minute.
  5. Finish with zest and parsley: Sprinkle the lemon zest and chopped flat-leaf parsley over the cooked prawns. Give one final gentle toss to combine all flavors.
  6. Serve: Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.

Notes

  • Use large raw prawns for best texture and flavor; butterflying them helps them cook evenly and quickly.
  • Don’t overcook the prawns as they can become tough; they cook very fast in this flash-frying method.
  • The garlic should be lightly colored but not browned to avoid bitterness.
  • Adjust chilli flakes to taste according to your spice preference.
  • This dish pairs perfectly with crusty bread or a fresh green salad.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keywords: prawn recipe, quick seafood, chilli prawns, lemon parsley prawns, easy prawn dish, flash-fried prawns

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