Pan-Roasted Prawns

Name: Pan-Roasted Prawns
Ingredients: 2 pounds giant prawns, with heads and shells on; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons Spanish paprika; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 lemon, sliced thinly; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds giant prawns, with heads and shells on
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Spanish paprika
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 lemon, sliced thinly
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Make a quick marinade for the prawns by combining them in a bowl with a healthy drizzle of olive oil, the paprika, crushed garlic, lemon slices, salt, and pepper.
2

Toss the prawns so they are coated with all the good stuff and marinate for 5 minutes to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
3

Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and coat with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil.
4

When the oil is hot, pull the prawns out of the marinade and toss them into the pan.
5

Saute for 3 minutes on each side until the shells are red and charred.