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Chili-Lime Prawns recipe, quick and easy  

Chili-Lime Prawns
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A perfect weeknight supper, this flavorful dish works well with a pot of Basmati rice and a simple salad. Save time by purchasing the prawns already shelled and de-veined.

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Ingredients
Serves 2–4
3   scallions, white part minced
1 teaspoon dried red chile flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 pound medium prawns, shelled and de-veined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
 
 
Directions 
 

1. Combine the scallions, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and lime juice in a medium-mixing bowl.

2. Add the prawns to the marinade, toss to coat, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

3. Heat the olive oil and butter in a sauté pan over a medium-high flame.

4. Add the prawns and cook until pale pink both sides. Pour in the marinade and continue cooking until the prawns are pink and fully cooked—1–2 minutes.

5. Plate the prawns with lime wedges or spoon them over a platter of Basmati rice. Sprinkle with the cilantro, and serve immediately.

Wine Recommendation: German Riesling

 

 

Preparation time: 30 minutes.

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