Description
Juicy, sizzling prawns tossed in bold Cajun spices and fresh lemon, ready in just 20 minutes for a smoky, spicy seafood delight.
Ingredients
- Prawns (Large, raw, peeled and deveined): 1 pound
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic (minced): 3 cloves
- Lemon Juice: Juice of 1 lemon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Cayenne Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Dried Oregano: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ¼ teaspoon
- Fresh Parsley (chopped): 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place your skillet over medium-high heat and let it warm up.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, toss the prawns with olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Once the skillet is hot, drizzle a little oil if needed to coat the bottom.
- Assemble the Dish: Add the prawns to the skillet in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd, cook in batches if needed.
- Cook to Perfection: Sear the prawns for 2–3 minutes per side until they turn pink and slightly curled with a golden crust.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from heat, squeeze extra lemon over the top, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot over rice, tucked into tacos, or simply with crusty bread to soak up the juices.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the prawns to keep them juicy.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor balance.
- Cast iron pans give the best sear and flavor depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: spicy prawns, cajun prawns, quick shrimp dinner, seafood skillet, spicy seafood