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King prawns with lemon and cayenne

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Today we're tying our apron strings to make king prawns with lemon and cayenne, a simple recipe with that citrusy, spicy kick we love so much. With some frozen king prawns and a few garlic cloves, we'll create a dish bursting with flavor, perfect for placing in the middle of the table to share without complicating things in the kitchen.

Prep: 10 minCook: 15 minServes: 2

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for 2 people

  • 600g frozen king prawns
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 lemons
  • Ground cayenne pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • Shallow casserole or wide skillet

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Place the thawed king prawns into a skillet.
  2. 2Slice one lemon into rounds.
  3. 3Once the prawns have released all their moisture, add a generous splash of extra virgin olive oil.
  4. 4Next, add the minced garlic.
  5. 5Sauté well until lightly golden, then pour in the juice of 1 lemon.
  6. 6Toss everything well and add the lemon slices.
  7. 7Let cook until the lemon juice has reduced and evaporated.
  8. 8Finally, add cayenne pepper to taste.
  9. 9Now we're ready to enjoy these KING PRAWNS WITH LEMON AND CAYENNE.

Tips and tricks

Thaw the king prawns the night before in the fridge and pat them dry with paper towels before cooking.

Let them release all their liquid before adding the oil and garlic so they sear nicely instead of boiling.

Adjust the cayenne pepper to your own taste and serve with plenty of good bread for dipping into the lemony sauce.

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