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Garlic chili prawns from the pan

2 people · Fish & Seafood

Recipe photo: Garlic chili prawns from the pan (Fish & Seafood)

This is exactly the kind of shrimp dish that comes together quickly and still tastes like something special. Garlic, chili and pan heat are sufficient here if the base is right.

Timing

  • Preparation: approx. 10 minutes
  • Roasting time: approx. 6 minutes
  • Total: approx. 15 minutes

Estimated nutrition

per serving · Calculated for 2 servings.

Energy
≈ 300 kcal
Protein
≈ 38.2 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 0.5 g
Fat
≈ 15.4 g

Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping

  • 3 cloves of garlic · ≈ 9.0 g
  • 1 tbsp olive oil · ≈ 13.65 g
  • 1 tbsp butter · ≈ 13.65 g
  • 1/2 lemon · ≈ 20.0 g
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley · ≈ 30.0 g

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 400g prawns, raw and peeled
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 small red chili or chili flakes to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • optional: some baguette to serve

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the garlic and cut the chilli into small rings.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet.
  3. Sauté the garlic and chili briefly without letting them darken.
  4. Add shrimp and fry over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Finally, fold in the lemon juice and parsley.
  7. Serve straight away hot, preferably with bread for dipping.