Hot Honey Lemon King Prawns
Hot Honey Lemon King Prawns
Ingredients
For the Hot Honey Lemon Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds king prawns, peeled, deveined, tails on
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the peeled and deveined king prawns to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes. Do not marinate for longer than 30 minutes as the lemon juice can start to 'cook' the prawns.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated prawns in a single layer, reserving any excess marinade.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Cook the prawns for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque and are cooked through. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
If desired, pour the reserved marinade into the pan during the last minute of cooking to create a glaze, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Remove the prawns from the heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hot Honey Lemon King Prawns
For the Hot Honey Lemon Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds king prawns, peeled, deveined, tails on
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the peeled and deveined king prawns to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes. Do not marinate for longer than 30 minutes as the lemon juice can start to 'cook' the prawns.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated prawns in a single layer, reserving any excess marinade.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Cook the prawns for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque and are cooked through. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
If desired, pour the reserved marinade into the pan during the last minute of cooking to create a glaze, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Remove the prawns from the heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
⏱️ 1 min