Quick Lemon Garlic Prawns

These lemon garlic prawns are the ultimate 20-minute dinner — juicy, buttery, and packed with bright spring flavour. Serve with crusty bread or over pasta to soak up the incredible sauce.

Instructions

1. Prep the prawns: Pat 350g raw, peeled prawns dry with kitchen paper and season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook garlic: Melt 30g butter in a wide pan over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant — don't let it burn.
3. Cook the prawns: Increase heat to medium-high. Add prawns in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through.
4. Add lemon: Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the prawns and stir. Cook for 30 seconds more.
5. Serve immediately: Transfer to a plate and serve with bread, rice, or pasta.