Hot Lemon Honey King Prawns
Hot Lemon Honey King Prawns
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds king prawns, peeled and deveined, tails on
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the king prawns, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to ensure all prawns are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. You can marinate for up to 30 minutes for deeper flavor, but avoid marinating for too long as the lemon juice can start to 'cook' the prawns.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Once the oil is hot, add the marinated prawns in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Cook the prawns for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque and are cooked through. Do not overcook, as they can become rubbery.
⏱️ 6 min
- 6
Remove the cooked prawns from the skillet and transfer them to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as rice or a fresh salad.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hot Lemon Honey King Prawns
For the Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds king prawns, peeled and deveined, tails on
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the king prawns, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to ensure all prawns are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. You can marinate for up to 30 minutes for deeper flavor, but avoid marinating for too long as the lemon juice can start to 'cook' the prawns.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Once the oil is hot, add the marinated prawns in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Cook the prawns for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque and are cooked through. Do not overcook, as they can become rubbery.
⏱️ 6 min - 6
Remove the cooked prawns from the skillet and transfer them to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as rice or a fresh salad.