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Spanish garlic prawns with herbs and lemon in a skillet.

Easy Spanish Garlic Prawns

Enjoy this classic Spanish tapas dish that's bursting with flavours. These garlic prawns are quick and easy to make, perfect for a delightful appetiser or a light meal served with crusty bread and white wine.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

  • 350 g (¾ lb) peeled prawns, frozen and thawed or fresh
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 175 ml (¾ cups) extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon crushed chili flakes
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a cast iron or non-stick frying pan over high heat until it is very hot but not smoking.
  • Add the minced garlic and prawns to the pan. Cook until the prawns are pink and fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
  • Toss the cooked prawns with the crushed chili flakes and smoked paprika, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  • Squeeze the juice from the lemon wedges over the prawns. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately with white wine and crusty bread.

Notes

  • Chilli Flakes: You can omit the chili flakes for a milder version of garlic prawns.
  • Garlic: Fresh garlic is essential for this recipe. Its flavour is a key component, so use fresh, juicy garlic for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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