Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Carmen

Spanish Prawns

5 from 3 votes
Enjoy a classic Spanish seafood dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds with this easy and delicious Spanish Prawns recipe. This traditional dish, also known as Gambas al Ajillo, features prawns cooked in a garlicky sauce made with olive oil, but I used brown butter to make my version extra rich!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 -4
Course: cast iron
Cuisine: cast iron
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound of prawns 16-20 count
  • ½ cup of butter
  • 7 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 julienned Fresno chili use a mild or as spicy as you want
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
  • ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1 French baguette
  • flat-leaf parsley for garnish
  • 1-2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Prep your prawns. Devein and remove the shell. Leave a tail for aesthetic.
  2. On medium heat in a cast iron pan, brown the butter.
  3. Add the garlic once the butter is browned.
  4. Add the julienned chili. For more heat, add more red chili flakes.
  5. Saute the prawns for 5 minutes, flipping frequently. It should be cooked when the prawns are pink and not translucent.
  6. Serve with a French baguette, and enjoy!

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!