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Make this prawns pil pil recipe for a simple starter or main, then check out our prawn linguine, tandoori king prawns, healthy prawn stir-fry, prawn and chorizo paella and more prawn recipes.


How to make prawns pil pil... step-by-step video

  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 180g pack peeled raw king prawns
  • 4 cloves garlic
    thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • a handful flat-leaf parsley
    chopped
  • ½ lemon
    wedged to serve
  • crusty bread

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal262
  • fat22.9g
  • saturates3.3g
  • carbs1.7g
  • sugars0.6g
  • fibre2g
  • protein11.1g
  • salt1g

Method

  • step 1

    Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and cook the prawns and garlic for 3 minutes until the prawns have turned pink. Add the paprika, chilli flakes and a good pinch of salt, and cook for another minute. Remove from the heat and scatter over the parsley.

  • step 2

    Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread for mopping up the oil.

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Authors

Adam Bush Chef Portrait
Adam BushDeputy food editor
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