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Garlic Butter Thai Prawns with Lime

Seared prawns in a fragrant garlic-butter sauce with a bright lime and chili kick. Restaurant-quality in under 15 minutes, served sizzling hot.

Total time
12 min
Servings
2
Calories
245
Protein
28g
Garlic Butter Thai Prawns with Lime
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat prawns dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it foams, about 60 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add garlic and chilies; cook 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.

  4. Step 4

    Add prawns and sear 90 seconds per side without moving—edges should turn opaque.

  5. Step 5

    Pour fish sauce over, squeeze lime juice, toss gently for 20 seconds until glazed.

  6. Step 6

    Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • paper towels
  • cutting board
  • knife

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