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); 200 g (3/4 cup) butter; 10 ml (2 teaspoons) crushed garlic; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) lemon juice; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) peri-peri sauce (recipe below); salt, milled black pepper; 50 g (1 1/2 ounces) red chillies, very finely chopped; 5 cloves garlic, crushed; 500 ml (2 cups) olive oil; pared rind of 1 small lemon (use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin in thin strips)

Servings: persons

1
Mix the ingredients together in a bottle and shake well.
2
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.
9
(Shake first to make sure you get some of the chilli and garlic as well.)
10
Sizzle for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently, until cooked.
11
Season with salt and pepper and tip into a warm serving bowl.
12
Garnish, if you wish, with chopped fresh parsley.
13
Serve with rice or bread and butter.

1475

kcal

Calories

166

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18-24 large prawns (large shrimp), 200 g (3/4 cup) butter, 10 ml (2 teaspoons) crushed garlic, 30 ml (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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Prawns Peri-Peri

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Variations & substitutions

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