Hot Honey Lemon King Prawns
Hot Honey Lemon King Prawns
Ingredients
For the Hot Honey Lemon Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Prawns
- 1 1/2 pounds king prawns, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 4 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the hot honey lemon sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Pat the king prawns dry with paper towels. This helps them sear better and prevents steaming.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the prawns to the hot skillet in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Once the prawns are cooked through, pour the prepared hot honey lemon sauce over them. Toss gently to coat all the prawns evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken and glaze the prawns.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hot Honey Lemon King Prawns
For the Hot Honey Lemon Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Prawns
- 1 1/2 pounds king prawns, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 4 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the hot honey lemon sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Pat the king prawns dry with paper towels. This helps them sear better and prevents steaming.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the prawns to the hot skillet in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Once the prawns are cooked through, pour the prepared hot honey lemon sauce over them. Toss gently to coat all the prawns evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken and glaze the prawns.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
⏱️ 1 min