Perfect Pan Fried Prawns

Juicy prawns cook quickly with garlic, salt, and black pepper for a simple yet elegant dish. Serve with lemon wedges for a bright finish, and choose either the pan-fried or air-fried method depending on preference.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 16

Servings Portions

Ingredients

400 g raw prawns peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 medium lemon cut into wedges
1/8 bunch parsley chopped

Instructions

Pan-Fried:

Pat the prawns dry using kitchen paper.
400 g raw prawns
Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
2 tbsp olive oil
Add the chopped garlic and cook for about 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
3 cloves garlic
Place the prawns in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes.
Turn the prawns and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
Sprinkle over the salt and black pepper, then toss gently.
½ tsp sea salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Cook until the prawns turn pink and opaque, then remove from the heat.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and optional parsley.
1 medium lemon, 1/8 bunch parsley

Air Fryer:

Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes.
Pat the prawns dry and toss them with the olive oil, garlic, salt and black pepper.
400 g raw prawns, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, ½ tsp sea salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Place the prawns in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cook for 5–7 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
Remove once the prawns are pink and opaque.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and optional parsley.
1 medium lemon, 1/8 bunch parsley

Equipment

Notes

Larger prawns provide the best juicy texture.

Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.

Prawns cook quickly, so remove them as soon as they turn pink to prevent toughness.

Serve with crusty bread, rice, pasta, or a crisp salad.

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