Sautéed Garlic Prawns with Lemon and Fresh Parsley

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Tender prawns sautéed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with a bright hint of lemon and fresh parsley, perfect for a quick Australian-inspired seafood dinner. This Australian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large raw prawns, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted and foaming, about 2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 finely minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Increase heat to medium-high and add 400 g peeled and deveined large raw prawns, seasoning with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the prawns turn pink and opaque.
  4. Step 4: Remove the skillet from heat, then stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to coat the prawns with the sauce and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Garlic Prawns with Lemon and Fresh Parsley take to make?

Total time is about 18 minutes (10 min prep + 8 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Garlic Prawns with Lemon and Fresh Parsley?

Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Garlic Prawns with Lemon and Fresh Parsley?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Garlic Prawns with Lemon and Fresh Parsley for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Garlic Prawns with Lemon and Fresh Parsley?

Australian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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