Whole30 Pan Fried Prawns with Garlic and Lemon
Elevate your next meal with these zesty Whole30 Pan Fried Prawns with Garlic and Lemon—a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed seafood recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights or a special dinner. Succulent prawns are pan-seared to perfection in olive oil, then infused with the bold flavors of fresh garlic, bright lemon juice, and zesty lemon peel. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional red pepper flakes adds a final touch of freshness and just the right amount of heat. Ready in under 25 minutes and made with Whole30-approved, gluten-free, and dairy-free ingredients, this dish is as wholesome as it is delicious. Enjoy it as a light main course or pair it with your favorite sides for a well-rounded, satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Rinse the prawns under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
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.
Set a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Allow the pan to heat up for about 2 minutes.
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.
Flip the prawns over and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until they are fully cooked through and pink on both sides.
Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over the prawns.
Transfer the prawns to a serving platter and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 884 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 1858 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 110.2 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 366 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1361 mg | 29% | |
*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.
