FLASH-FRIED PRAWNS WITH CHILLI, LEMON & PARSLEY

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Juicy butterflied prawns quickly sizzled in a pan with Mediterranean flavours - perfect for a tapas spread

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Buffet, Starter

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
300g large raw prawn , butterflied
2 garlic cloves , thinly sliced or chopped
1 tsp chilli flakes
zest and juice 1 lemon
2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley , chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Season the prawns and set aside. Cook the garlic over medium-low heat until it just starts to colour. Increase heat to high and add the prawns and chilli. Stir quickly and keep turning prawns in the pan.
  • After 1 min, pour in the lemon juice. Toss until prawns are opaque - about 1 min more. Sprinkle over lemon zest and parsley and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

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