Garlic Butter King Prawns with Crusty Bread
Under 30 Min

Garlic Butter King Prawns with Crusty Bread

Sizzling prawns in garlicky, chilli-flecked butter — restaurant-starter energy on a weeknight budget in 12 minutes.

SERVES4
TIME12 min
CALORIES240 kcal
PROTEIN21g
CARBS7g
FAT15g
FIBRE1g
COST / SERVING£1.32

Ingredients

  • 50g butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 400g raw peeled king prawns
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Handful fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 crusty baguette or loaf, to serve

Method

  1. Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until the butter has melted.
  2. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Add the prawns and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until pink and cooked through.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley, if using.
  5. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping into the garlic butter.