Prawns Peri-Peri Recipe

Name: Prawns Peri-Peri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 -24 large prawns (large shrimp); 3/4 cup butter; 2 teaspoons crushed garlic; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons peri-peri, sauce (recipe below); salt; fresh ground black pepper; fresh parsley (optional for garnish); PERI-PERI SAUCE; 1 1/2 ounces red chilies, very finely chopped; 5 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 cups olive oil; 1 pared small lemon, rind of (use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin in thin strips)

Servings: persons

18 -24 large prawns (large shrimp)
3/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons peri-peri, sauce (recipe below)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
PERI-PERI SAUCE
1 1/2 ounces red chilies, very finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups olive oil
1 pared small lemon, rind of (use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin in thin strips)

1
PERI-PERI SAUCE.
2
**Mix the ingredients together in a bottle and shake well. You can make the sauce ahead and store it in the fridge; the flavour improves with age, reaching its peak at two weeks.**.
3
Slit prawns down their backs and devein.
4
Leave heads on, or remove them if you prefer.
5
Depending on the size of your frying pan, cook them in one or two batches.
6
Heat the butter gently and add the garlic and lemon juice.
7
Don't let the garlic burn.
8
Add prawns and peri-peri sauce. (Shake first to make sure you get some of the chilli and garlic as well.).
9
Sizzle for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently, until cooked.
10
Season with salt and pepper and tip into a warm serving bowl.
11
Garnish, if you wish, with chopped fresh parsley. Serve with rice or bread and butter.

1565

kcal

Calories

154

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 -24 large prawns (large shrimp), 3/4 cup butter, 2 teaspoons crushed garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Prawns Peri-Peri falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Prawns Peri-Peri

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