Whole30 Pan Fried Prawns with Garlic and Lemon

Elevate your weeknight dinner with these irresistible Whole30 Pan Fried Prawns with Garlic and Lemon—a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Perfectly seared prawns are infused with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice and zest, the bold aroma of minced garlic, and a subtle kick of optional red pepper flakes. This one-pan wonder is as nutritious as it is delicious, featuring Whole30-compliant ingredients like olive oil and fresh herbs. Serve these succulent prawns over a bed of cauliflower rice or alongside roasted vegetables for a satisfying and wholesome meal. Bursting with citrusy, garlicky goodness and a vibrant sprinkle of parsley, this gluten-free and paleo-friendly recipe is a surefire way to add elegance and ease to your clean-eating menu!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large raw prawns, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon 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 to remove any excess moisture.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the prawns with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss well to ensure the prawns are evenly coated.

Step 3

Set a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Allow the pan to heat up for about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the prawns to the pan in a single layer. Cook without stirring for about 2-3 minutes or until the bottom side turns pink and opaque.

Step 5

Flip the prawns over and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until they are fully cooked through and pink on both sides.

Step 6

Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over the prawns.

Step 7

Transfer the prawns to a serving platter and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(536.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	732.1

Total Fat 29.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 884.5mg	0%
Sodium 1857.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 110.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 366.4mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 1361.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.8%

Protein: 59.5%

Carbs: 4.6%