Garlic Butter Thai Prawns
Juicy prawns seared in a skillet with garlic, butter, and a hit of Thai fish sauce and lime. Ready in 12 minutes and pure restaurant vibes.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
Instructions
- 1
Pat prawns dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.
- 3
Add prawns in a single layer. Sear 90 seconds without stirring until bottoms turn pink.
- 4
Flip prawns. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter, garlic, and chili flakes. Cook 60 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Remove from heat. Stir in fish sauce and juice from the lime.
- 6
Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- cutting board and knife
- measuring spoons
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
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