Mozambican Peri-Peri Garlic Prawns

African · Mozambique

Mozambican Peri-Peri Garlic Prawns

Succulent shrimp pan-seared in fiery peri-peri garlic butter and lime juice for a classic Mozambican crowd-pleaser.

15 min Easy Serves 2$5.30 estimated
Gluten-free
Halal
High-protein

Contains: Shellfish

Ingredients

  • Raw Shrimp / Prawns

    400 g

    $4.40

  • Garlic

    3 cloves

    $0.12

  • Paprika

    1 tsp

    $0.04

  • Chilli flakes

    1/2 tsp

    $0.02

  • Salted Butter

    2 tbsp

    $0.22

  • Olive oil

    1 tbsp

    $0.10

  • Lime

    1

    $0.40

  • Salt

    1/2 tsp

    $0.00

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Peel and devein shrimp, keeping tails intact if desired, and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Mince the garlic and mix with paprika, chilli flakes, salt, and olive oil to form a coarse marinade. Toss the shrimp in the mixture.

  3. 3

    Melt the butter in a large skillet over high heat until foaming.

  4. 4

    Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear without moving for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes until pink and opaque.

  5. 5

    Squeeze fresh lime juice over the sizzling pan and serve right away with the buttery pan juices.

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