Garlic Butter Ming Prawn

Prep Time: 4 mins| Cook Time: 6 mins| Serves: 2 pax

Ingredients

• 400g large Ming prawns, shell-on deveined
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 tsp lemon zest
• 0.5 tsp dried chilli flakes
• 0.3 tsp sea salt
• 0.3 tsp cracked black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Season the prawns
   Pat large Ming Prawns completely dry with paper towels. Season with  sea salt and cracked black pepper.
2. Sear the prawns
   Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tbsp of unsalted butter. Add prawns in a single layer. Sear 3 minutes per side until shells are deep orange and flesh is just opaque. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the garlic butter
   Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining unsalted butter and garlic cloves, minced. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant — do not brown.
4. Finish and gloss
   Return prawns to the pan. Add fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Toss to coat for 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
5. Garnish and serve
   Transfer to a warm plate. Scatter dried chilli flakes and fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped over the top. Serve immediately with the pan drippings poured over.
   
   

Cooking Tips

Dry prawns = better sear. Never crowd the pan — cook in two batches if needed. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the garlic butter.

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