Garlic-Butter Prawns | Good Food

300g/10oz large raw prawns, butterflied
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or chopped
1 tsp chilli flakes
zest and juice 1 lemon
2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Method

step 1
Season the prawns and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Cook the garlic over a medium-low heat until it just starts to colour. Increase the heat to high, and add the prawns and chilli. Stir quickly and keep turning the prawns in the pan
step 2
After 1 minute, pour in the lemon juice. Toss until the prawns are opaque - about 1 minute more. Sprinkle over the lemon zest and parsley to serve