Garlic Butter Lemon Prawns with Rice or Pasta

Ingredients

Serves: 2–3
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 10 mins

  • 500g peeled and deveined prawns
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley (or coriander)
  • Cooked rice, pasta, or crusty bread, to serve

Three Streams Smokehouse is proud to partner with Woolworths South Africa in the retail sector, supplying sustainably sourced and responsibly farmed Norwegian Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and a variety of other premium-quality seafood products.

As of 2024, we are honoured to not only supply Woolworths in the Deli, Frozen, and Primal categories but also to have taken over the management and supply of their Fresh Seafood Counters.

This partnership means that Three Streams Smokehouse now proudly supplies an extensive range of seafood products to Woolworths stores across the Western Cape, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal regions.

Method

Pat prawns dry with paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add prawns in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Add lemon juice, zest, and chilli flakes. Stir well to coat in the buttery sauce.
Sprinkle with parsley and adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve immediately over rice, pasta, or with warm bread to soak up the sauce.

Optional Add-ins:
Add cherry tomatoes or baby spinach in the last minute of cooking.
Stir through cream or coconut milk for a richer sauce.

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