Description

Jamie Oliver’s prawns with garlic and chilli is a quick dish where prawns are cooked in hot olive oil with garlic, fresh chilli, lemon, and herbs. The result is a light yet flavorful seafood dish that’s ready in minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

- 400g large prawns (peeled and deveined)

- 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced

- 1–2 red chillies, thinly sliced

- 3 tbsp olive oil

- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)

- Zest and juice of 1 lemon

- Handful of fresh parsley, chopped

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the Oil

Warm olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and chilli, and let them sizzle gently until fragrant.

Step 2: Add the Prawns

Place the prawns in the pan in a single layer. Stir occasionally and cook until they turn pink and slightly golden on the edges.

Step 3: Add Butter and Lemon

Stir in the butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice. This gives the prawns a glossy finish and bright, fresh flavor.

Step 4: Season and Toss

Season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Toss well to coat every prawn in the garlic-chilli mixture.

Step 5: Serve Immediately

Remove from heat and serve hot. Prawns taste best when fresh and hot off the pan.