Pan-Seared Smoked Prawns with Garlic Butter
Quick and flavorful French-inspired dish featuring succulent prawns seared to perfection with a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
- ●12-15 King PrawnsFresh and peeled
- ●6-8 Kissed Smoked PrawnsDiced and used for added smokiness
- ●2 tablespoons Australian ButterUnsalted and softened
- ●2 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●1/4 cup Fresh ParsleyChopped
- ●1/4 cup White WineDry and used for deglazing
- ●2 tablespoons Lemon JuiceFreshly squeezed
- ●12 SkewersFor serving
Instructions
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1. Rinse the king prawns under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
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2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of Australian butter.
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3. Add the king prawns and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
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4. Remove the prawns from the skillet and set aside.
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5. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of Australian butter.
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6. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
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7. Add the diced kissed smoked prawns and cook for an additional minute.
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8. Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
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9. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
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10. Return the king prawns to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic butter sauce.
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11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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12. Serve the prawns hot on skewers, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.