Paleo Pan Fried Prawns with Garlic and Lemon
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and healthy Paleo Pan Fried Prawns with Garlic and Lemon recipe! Bursting with flavor, these tender prawns are sautéed to perfection in olive oil, infused with aromatic garlic, and finished with a zesty punch of fresh lemon juice and zest. This quick 20-minute recipe is completely paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and packed with protein, making it a perfect choice for a wholesome yet indulgent dinner. Garnished with fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, these pan-fried prawns are versatile enough to pair with zoodles, cauliflower rice, or a crisp side salad. Perfectly juicy, garlicky, and absolutely irresistible, this dish is guaranteed to impress!
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Ingredients
- 500 g large raw prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the prawns under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 2
In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Step 4
Add the prawns to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and start to curl up.
Step 5
Flip the prawns and add the lemon juice, lemon zest, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pan.
Step 6
Continue to cook the prawns for another 2-3 minutes, or until they are cooked through and no longer translucent.
Step 7
Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the prawns with fresh parsley.
Step 8
Serve the prawns immediately, drizzled with the pan juices, and garnish with additional lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (608.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 787.1 |
| Total Fat 29.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 975mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1911.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.6g | |
| Protein 121.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 405.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1526.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories