Description
These Cajun Garlic Tiger Prawns are a flavorful and spicy seafood dish that is quick and easy to prepare. Succulent tiger prawns are cooked in a buttery garlic sauce with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice, creating a dish that is bursting with Cajun-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Tiger Prawns:
- 1 ½ pounds tiger prawns, peeled and deveined (tails on)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Prawns: Pat prawns dry with paper towels.
- Cook the Prawns: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sauté garlic, add Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika. Cook prawns on each side until pink and slightly charred.
- Finish and Serve: Squeeze lemon juice over prawns, toss with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper along with the Cajun seasoning.
- Pair these prawns with rice, grilled vegetables, or crusty bread to enjoy the delicious buttery sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 6 ounces prawns
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
