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Garlic Prawn Skewers

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large prawns peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and black pepper
  • 16 short wooden skewers soaked in water

Method
 

  1. Thread 2 prawns onto each soaked skewer and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the skewers and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Finish with lemon juice, zest and parsley.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

Prawns overcook in seconds — pull them the moment they curl into a C shape. A tight O means overdone. Soak wooden skewers 20 minutes so they do not burn. Serves 8 — 16 skewers, 2 prawns each.