Spicy King Prawns
Transform your next meal into a bold, flavor-packed experience with this Spicy King Prawns recipe! Perfect for seafood enthusiasts, these succulent prawns are infused with a vibrant marinade of garlic, ginger, red chili flakes, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and a touch of honey for a tantalizing combination of heat and sweetness. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish comes together in under 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or effortless entertaining. Sautéed to perfection in olive oil until golden and tender, these prawns are finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for an irresistible zesty kick. Serve them as an appetizer, over a bed of fluffy rice, or alongside a crisp salad for a meal that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Impress your guests or treat yourself to restaurant-quality seafood at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams King prawns (raw, peeled, deveined, with tails on)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, red chili flakes, smoked paprika, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to form a marinade.
Add the king prawns to the bowl and mix well to coat them evenly in the marinade. Let them marinate for 10-15 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the marinated prawns to the skillet in a single layer. Discard any excess marinade.
Cook the prawns for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and slightly charred. Flip them over and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
Remove the prawns from the skillet and transfer them to a serving plate.
Sprinkle the cooked prawns with fresh cilantro and serve immediately. Optional: Serve with lime wedges on the side for extra zing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
688 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 805 mg | 268% | |
| Sodium | 2934 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 72.4 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.0 mcg | 95% | |
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1587 mg | 34% | |
*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.
