Description
These Cajun Garlic Tiger Prawns are a quick and flavorful main course featuring succulent tiger prawns tossed in a zesty Cajun spice blend, garlic, and smoked paprika. Sautéed in butter and olive oil to a perfect tender and slightly charred finish, they make a delicious meal served with lemon wedges and fresh parsley for brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 lb tiger prawns, peeled and deveined with tails on
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prep the Prawns: Pat the tiger prawns dry using a paper towel to remove any excess moisture, which helps them to sear properly.
- Season the Prawns: In a bowl, toss the prawns with olive oil, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated with the flavorful mix.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the unsalted butter, allowing it to melt and coat the pan evenly.
- Cook the Prawns: Arrange the prawns in a single layer in the hot skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly charred, then flip and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked and opaque.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the prawns with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over for enhanced freshness and tang.
Notes
- For an extra kick of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the seasoning mix.
- These prawns are delicious served over rice, pasta, or alongside crusty bread to soak up the flavorful butter sauce.
- If tiger prawns are not available, shrimp can be used as a substitute with similar results.
