Quick Garlic Prawns with Chili and Lemon on Toast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

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A speedy seafood dish of garlic and chili sautéed prawns brightened with lemon, served on toasted rustic bread for an easy Australian-inspired dinner. This Australian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large raw prawns, peeled and deveined, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large raw prawns, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
5, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 rustic bread slices
4, for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and is foaming.
Step 2: Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large prawns, sprinkle with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden.
Step 4: Flip prawns and cook another 1-2 minutes until fully opaque. Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
Step 5: Meanwhile, toast 4 slices of rustic bread until golden and warm.
Step 6: Spoon the garlic chili prawns and sauce over the toasted bread slices. Serve immediately with 4 lemon wedges for extra brightness.