Pan-fried garlic and thyme prawns
Background
During warm evenings in the Summer at drink-parties the rest of the year I find tapas the most satisfying snacks. I particularly love the classic Spanish Garlic prawns (Gambas Al Ajillo) - I almost always order it in a Tapas bar. At home, I like to experiment adding different herbs and spices. This pan-fried garlic and thyme prawns is one of my variations. Itβs super quick and easy to make - perfect nibble with aperitif or as a starter in a dinner menu.
Ingredients
- 350g raw prawns in shell
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic
- Β½ tsp dried chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 lemon, zested & juiced
Instructions
- Thinly slice the garlic.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then gently cook the garlic, chilli flakes and thyme leaves fo a minute or so, making sure they donβt burn.
- Add the prawns (in their shells), stir-fry, then add the lemon zest and juice. Put a lid on and steam over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until the prawns have just turned pink.
- Serve warm.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Appetizer - Everyday - Nibbles & Bites - Quick & Easy - Snacks - Starter
- Cuisines: - Spanish
- Occasions: - Christmas - Dinner Party - Easter - New Year - Parties
- Ingredients: - Shellfish
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - Low Carb - Nut Free - Semi-vegetarian - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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